Crime in Treforest: statistics, rates and trends
633 crimes were recorded in Treforest in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Treforest at a glance
- Crime trends in Treforest
- Types of crime in Treforest
- Treforest compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Treforest
- What happened after crimes were reported in Treforest
- Demographics of Treforest
- Questions about crime in Treforest
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (256), public order (76) and shoplifting (66) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,242nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Treforest | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 633 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.8 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,345 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Treforest of any year here (633 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 633 | 99.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 500 | 78.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 459 | 72.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 510 | 80.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 425 | 67.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 570 | 89.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 483 | 76.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 464 | 73.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 477 | 75.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Treforest recorded notably more public order (80% above the national rate) and burglary (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (50% below). On the year before, public order rose from 56 to 76 and other theft rose from 27 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 256 | 40.3 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Public order | 76 | 12.0 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 10.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 7.7 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Burglary | 36 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Other theft | 35 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Treforest; the highest is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Llantwit Fardre (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Treforest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydfelen Central | 301 | 82.6 | -17% |
| Trallwng | 295 | 78.9 | -21% |
| Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | 409 | 133.2 | +33% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 716 | 96.5 | -3% |
| Church Village | 330 | 46.3 | -54% |
| Llantwit Fardre | 144 | 24.3 | -76% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 562 | 73.5 | -26% |
| Ynysybwl | 260 | 56.5 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Treforest over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 89 |
| On or near Yr Hen Fuarth | 63 |
| On or near Brook Street | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Laura Street | 27 |
| On or near Ruler Way | 22 |
| On or near Castle Street | 21 |
| On or near Meadow Street | 20 |
| On or near Fothergill Street | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
Of the 584 crimes in Treforest with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Treforest has an estimated population of 6,345 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (51.5%, against 7.9%), more private renting (50%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (8.3%, against 3.4%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Treforest average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Treforest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 51.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Treforest a safe place to live?
Treforest recorded 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,242nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Treforest?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 256 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (76).
Is crime in Treforest going up or down?
Recorded crime in Treforest was up 27% on the year before: 633 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 500 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Treforest?
About 6,345 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Treforest?
Treforest 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.