Crime in Trealaw: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in Trealaw in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
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290 crimes were recorded in Trealaw in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trealaw has the 2,215th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trealaw | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 290 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.2 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,131 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trealaw was highest in the year to July 2021 (521 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (290). Over the whole period it fell 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 290 | 70.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 355 | 85.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 366 | 88.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 349 | 84.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 351 | 85.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 521 | 126.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 510 | 123.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 469 | 113.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 408 | 98.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trealaw over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+29%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-54%) and vehicle crime (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 34.1 | 1.00 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 8.7 | 0.57 | +29% |
| Public order | 28 | 6.8 | 1.02 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -54% |
| Other crime | 15 | 3.6 | 1.72 | +36% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -18% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -43% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.0 | 0.27 | -64% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -43% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Trealaw
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trealaw recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trealaw
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trealaw recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trealaw
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trealaw recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trealaw
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trealaw recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trealaw
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trealaw recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trealaw
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trealaw recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trealaw
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trealaw recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trealaw
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trealaw recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trealaw
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trealaw recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Trealaw
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trealaw recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Trealaw
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trealaw recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Trealaw
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trealaw recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trealaw
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trealaw recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trealaw, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trealaw.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trealaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-y-graig | 512 | 96.0 | +37% |
| Tonypandy | 272 | 76.6 | +9% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 709 | 94.9 | +35% |
| Porth | 722 | 126.3 | +80% |
| Cymer | 465 | 85.0 | +21% |
| Ystrad | 517 | 87.5 | +25% |
| Tonyrefail West | 495 | 70.0 | -0% |
| Gilfach-goch | 208 | 60.2 | -14% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Trealaw over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Buckley Road | 30 |
| On or near Buckley Close | 24 |
| On or near Trealaw Road | 18 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 17 |
| On or near Heather Close | 16 |
| On or near Miskin Road | 15 |
| On or near Crabtree Road | 13 |
| On or near Edwards Street | 13 |
| On or near Garth Wen | 13 |
| On or near Royal Terrace | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trealaw over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 43.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 15.5% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 12.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Trealaw has an estimated population of 4,131. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trealaw sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trealaw |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.0% |
Is Trealaw a safe place to live?
Trealaw recorded 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Trealaw?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Trealaw going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trealaw was down 18% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 355 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trealaw?
Trealaw is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Trealaw. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.