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Crime in Trefechan

Trefechan had 104 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 13 Merthyr Tydfil areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Merthyr Tydfil area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

CF48, Merthyr Tydfil · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Trefechan

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81crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 13Merthyr Tydfil rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common42 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 32 Apr 26 May 30 Jun 30 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Trefechan. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4240%
public order2120%
anti-social behaviour1212%
theft77%
criminal damage66%
other crime55%
vehicle crime44%
burglary33%

Trefechan against Merthyr Tydfil

TypeTrefechan per 1,000Middle Merthyr Tydfil areaChange
Violence32.735.6▲ 5%
Burglary2.32.6–
Vehicle crime3.13.9–
Anti-social behaviour9.411.5–
Theft and robbery6.26.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Abercanaid179.3▲ 24%
Pentrebach179.3▲ 24%
Merthyr Tydfil160▲ 18%
Dowlais125.4▲ 18%
Llwydcoed97.4▲ 37%
Trefechan81▲ 18%
Pant73.6▲ 30%
See every Merthyr Tydfil area ranked on the crime in Merthyr Tydfil page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Trefechan a safe area?

Trefechan had about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 13 Merthyr Tydfil areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Trefechan?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (42), followed by public order (21) and anti-social behaviour (12).