Crime in Treorchy: statistics, rates and trends
649 crimes were recorded in Treorchy in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Treorchy
- Questions about crime in Treorchy
- About this data
649 crimes were recorded in Treorchy in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 272 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Treorchy has the 537th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Treorchy | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 649 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.2 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,621 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Treorchy was highest in the year to July 2026 (649 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (578). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 649 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 578 | 75.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 589 | 77.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 607 | 79.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 608 | 79.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 641 | 84.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 604 | 79.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 619 | 81.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 633 | 83.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Treorchy 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.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+64%) and other theft (+41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 35.7 | 1.04 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +25% |
| Public order | 73 | 9.6 | 1.44 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 6.0 | 0.73 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.6 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +117% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 1.06 | -11% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +12% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.23 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Treorchy
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Treorchy recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Treorchy
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Treorchy recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Treorchy
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Treorchy recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Treorchy
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Treorchy recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Treorchy
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Treorchy recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Treorchy
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Treorchy recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Treorchy
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Treorchy recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Treorchy
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Treorchy recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Treorchy
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Treorchy recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Treorchy
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Treorchy recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Treorchy
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Treorchy recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Treorchy
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Treorchy recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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 Treorchy
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Treorchy recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Treorchy, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Treorchy.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Treorchy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treherbert | 463 | 80.0 | -6% |
| Rhondda | 1,230 | 91.8 | +8% |
| Tonypandy | 1,365 | 79.2 | -7% |
| Aberdare | 3,655 | 95.4 | +12% |
| Porth | 1,262 | 97.9 | +15% |
| Mountain Ash | 1,051 | 87.8 | +3% |
| Tonyrefail | 840 | 84.5 | -1% |
| Maesteg | 1,838 | 99.2 | +17% |
1 areas within Treorchy, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Treorchy had the highest rate (85.2 per 1,000) and Treorchy the lowest (85.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treorchy | Neighbourhood | 7,621 | 649 | 85.2 |
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 Treorchy over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodland Terrace | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Herbert Street | 40 |
| On or near Brook Street | 39 |
| On or near Mace Lane | 27 |
| On or near Clark Street | 25 |
| On or near Pencai Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Howard Street | 17 |
| On or near Park Road | 15 |
| On or near Prince'S Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Treorchy 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 | 251 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Treorchy has an estimated population of 7,621. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Treorchy sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Treorchy |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Treorchy a safe place to live?
Treorchy recorded 85.2 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 Treorchy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Treorchy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Treorchy was up 12% on the year before: 649 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 578 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Treorchy?
Treorchy 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 Treorchy. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.