Crime in Trealaw: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Trealaw in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (148), anti-social behaviour (38) and public order (29) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,165th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Trealaw | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 295 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,131 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Trealaw of any year here (295 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 295 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 354 | 85.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 362 | 87.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 348 | 84.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 343 | 83.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 509 | 123.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 512 | 123.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 465 | 112.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 424 | 102.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (40% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 38, while public order fell from 37 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 35.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 29 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 3.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trealaw; the highest is Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Gilfach-goch (64.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trealaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-y-graig | 530 | 99.4 | +39% |
| Tonypandy | 269 | 75.8 | +6% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 703 | 94.1 | +32% |
| Porth | 728 | 127.4 | +78% |
| Cymer | 467 | 85.3 | +20% |
| Ystrad | 504 | 85.3 | +20% |
| Tonyrefail West | 500 | 70.7 | -1% |
| Gilfach-goch | 222 | 64.2 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Trealaw over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Buckley Road” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Buckley Road | 27 |
| On or near Buckley Close | 24 |
| On or near Garth Wen | 17 |
| On or near Trealaw Road | 17 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 17 |
| On or near Heather Close | 16 |
| On or near Miskin Road | 15 |
| On or near Edwards Street | 14 |
| On or near Crabtree Road | 13 |
| On or near Royal Terrace | 13 |
Of the 257 crimes in Trealaw with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 48.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 21.0% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 16.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Trealaw has an estimated population of 4,131 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trealaw average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Trealaw | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.0% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Trealaw a safe place to live?
Trealaw recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,165th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Trealaw?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Trealaw going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trealaw was down 17% on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 354 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trealaw?
About 4,131 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trealaw?
Trealaw is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.