Crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green: statistics, rates and trends
795 crimes were recorded in Llantrisant and Talbot Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.3 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 Llantrisant and Talbot Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
- Types of crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
- Llantrisant and Talbot Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
- Population and deprivation in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
- Questions about crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
- About this data
795 crimes were recorded in Llantrisant and Talbot Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.3 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 244 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llantrisant and Talbot Green has the 1,109th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llantrisant and Talbot Green | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 795 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.3 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,551 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green was highest in the year to July 2020 (984 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (658). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 795 | 105.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 713 | 94.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 734 | 97.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 658 | 87.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 876 | 116.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 909 | 120.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 984 | 130.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 905 | 119.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 814 | 107.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llantrisant and Talbot Green 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 shoplifting, public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+36%) and violence and sexual offences (+21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 32.3 | 0.94 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 164 | 21.7 | 2.62 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 15.1 | 0.98 | -2% |
| Public order | 83 | 11.0 | 1.65 | -9% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +36% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +29% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +150% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.95 | +250% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llantrisant and Talbot Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llantrisant and Talbot Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontyclun East | 87 | 24.8 | -76% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 550 | 72.0 | -32% |
| Pontyclun West | 105 | 32.0 | -70% |
| Llantwit Fardre | 138 | 23.3 | -78% |
| Llanharry | 153 | 50.3 | -52% |
| Church Village | 333 | 46.7 | -56% |
| Brynna and Llanharan | 871 | 83.8 | -20% |
| Tonyrefail East | 501 | 79.1 | -25% |
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 Llantrisant and Talbot Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Llys Catwg | 86 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Cowbridge Road | 43 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Walk | 34 |
| On or near Forest View | 32 |
| On or near Maes-Y-Rhedyn | 28 |
| On or near A4222 | 21 |
| On or near Heol Johnson | 20 |
| On or near Dan Caerlan | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llantrisant and Talbot Green 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 | 223 | 28.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 210 | 26.4% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 14.8% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 14.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 6.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Llantrisant and Talbot Green has an estimated population of 7,551. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llantrisant and Talbot Green sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Llantrisant and Talbot Green a safe place to live?
Llantrisant and Talbot Green recorded 105.3 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 Llantrisant and Talbot Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (164).
Is crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llantrisant and Talbot Green was up 12% on the year before: 795 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 713 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llantrisant and Talbot Green?
Llantrisant and Talbot Green 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 Llantrisant and Talbot Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.