Total Crime Rate
37.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Heol Illtyd area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green , and the 224th lowest crime rate of 791 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Heol Illtyd (CF72 8DE) in the last 12 months was 37.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% lower than the Llantrisant and Talbot Green average (97.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Illtyd (CF72 8DE), the main crime hotspot is near George Street. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Heol Dyfodwg | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Dyfodwg | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Gwaunruperra Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Gwaunruperra Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | George Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | George Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | George Street | — |
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