Crime in Treorchy: statistics, rates and trends
662 crimes were recorded in Treorchy in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Treorchy at a glance
- Crime trends in Treorchy
- Types of crime in Treorchy
- Treorchy compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Treorchy
- Streets with the most crime in Treorchy
- What happened after crimes were reported in Treorchy
- Demographics of Treorchy
- Questions about crime in Treorchy
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (271), anti-social behaviour (116) and public order (74) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 514th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Treorchy | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 662 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.9 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,621 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Treorchy of any year here (662 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 662 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 593 | 77.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 581 | 76.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 578 | 75.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 628 | 82.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 633 | 83.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 608 | 79.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 606 | 79.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 650 | 85.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
Compared with England and Wales, Treorchy recorded notably more public order (46% above the national rate) and other crime (30% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (37% below) and other theft (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 52 and other theft rose from 20 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 271 | 35.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 15.2 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Public order | 74 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 6.8 | 8.5 | +86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Treorchy; the highest is Maesteg (99.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Treherbert and Tonypandy (80.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Treorchy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treherbert | 466 | 80.5 | -7% |
| Rhondda | 1,169 | 87.3 | 0% |
| Tonypandy | 1,386 | 80.5 | -7% |
| Aberdare | 3,670 | 95.8 | +10% |
| Porth | 1,273 | 98.7 | +14% |
| Mountain Ash | 1,058 | 88.4 | +2% |
| Tonyrefail | 889 | 89.5 | +3% |
| Maesteg | 1,833 | 99.0 | +14% |
Treorchy is the one area listed within Treorchy, with 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treorchy | Neighbourhood | 7,621 | 662 | 86.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Treorchy over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Woodland Terrace” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodland Terrace | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Herbert Street | 42 |
| On or near Brook Street | 33 |
| On or near Mace Lane | 29 |
| On or near Clark Street | 25 |
| On or near Pencai Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Howard Street | 18 |
| On or near Prince'S Street | 17 |
| On or near Park Road | 14 |
Of the 546 crimes in Treorchy with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 116 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 22.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Treorchy has an estimated population of 7,621 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Treorchy average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Treorchy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Treorchy a safe place to live?
Treorchy recorded 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 514th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Treorchy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 271 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (116).
Is crime in Treorchy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Treorchy was up 12% on the year before: 662 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 593 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Treorchy?
About 7,621 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Treorchy?
Treorchy 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.