Crime in Treforest: statistics, rates and trends
633 crimes were recorded in Treforest in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Treforest
- Questions about crime in Treforest
- About this data
633 crimes were recorded in Treforest in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 256 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Treforest has the 1,243rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Treforest | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 633 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.8 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,345 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Treforest was highest in the year to July 2026 (633 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (407). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 633 | 99.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 493 | 77.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 453 | 71.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 526 | 82.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 407 | 64.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 577 | 90.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 477 | 75.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 481 | 75.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 462 | 72.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Treforest 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 public order, burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+46%) and public order (+42%). The largest falls were in drugs (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 256 | 40.3 | 1.18 | +33% |
| Public order | 75 | 11.8 | 1.78 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 10.1 | 1.22 | +327% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 7.4 | 0.48 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 7.2 | 1.07 | +24% |
| Other theft | 38 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +46% |
| Burglary | 33 | 5.2 | 1.47 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.3 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.7 | 0.82 | -43% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.4 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.3 | 0.93 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Treforest
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Treforest recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Treforest
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Treforest recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Treforest
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Treforest recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 327% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Treforest
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Treforest recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Treforest
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Treforest recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Treforest
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Treforest recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Treforest
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Treforest recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Treforest
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Treforest recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Treforest
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Treforest recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Treforest
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Treforest recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Treforest
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Treforest recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Treforest
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Treforest recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Treforest
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Treforest recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Treforest
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Treforest recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Treforest, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Treforest.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Treforest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydfelen Central | 311 | 85.3 | -14% |
| Trallwng | 296 | 79.2 | -21% |
| Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | 410 | 133.5 | +34% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 703 | 94.7 | -5% |
| Church Village | 333 | 46.7 | -53% |
| Llantwit Fardre | 138 | 23.3 | -77% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 550 | 72.0 | -28% |
| Ynysybwl | 266 | 57.8 | -42% |
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 Treforest over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 88 |
| On or near Yr Hen Fuarth | 65 |
| On or near Laura Street | 29 |
| On or near Brook Street | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Castle Street | 23 |
| On or near Ruler Way | 20 |
| On or near Fothergill Street | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near James Street | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Treforest 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 | 212 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 24.0% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 15.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 7.7% |
| Not recorded | 47 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Treforest has an estimated population of 6,345. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Treforest sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Treforest |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Treforest a safe place to live?
Treforest recorded 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Treforest?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (75).
Is crime in Treforest going up or down?
Recorded crime in Treforest was up 28% on the year before: 633 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 493 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Treforest?
Treforest 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 Treforest. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.