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Crime in Trelewis

Trelewis had 124 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 13 Merthyr Tydfil areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Merthyr Tydfil area. Crime was up 55% on the three months before.

CF46, Merthyr Tydfil · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Trelewis

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68.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 13Merthyr Tydfil rank1st is the highest rate
+55%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 27 Apr 28 May 29 Jun 54 Jul 41 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4133%
anti-social behaviour2218%
public order1512%
criminal damage119%
other crime86%
theft86%
vehicle crime76%
shoplifting76%

Trelewis against Merthyr Tydfil

TypeTrelewis per 1,000Middle Merthyr Tydfil areaChange
Violence22.635.6▲ 17%
Burglary1.72.6–
Vehicle crime3.93.9–
Anti-social behaviour12.111.5▲ 120%
Theft and robbery4.46.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Nelson96▲ 22%
Gelligaer78.5▲ 4%
Abercynon75.8▲ 25%
Treharris75.2▲ 25%
Edwardsville71.8▲ 18%
Trelewis68.3▲ 55%
Quakers Yard62.2▲ 35%
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 Trelewis a safe area?

Trelewis had about 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 13 Merthyr Tydfil areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Trelewis?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and public order (15).