Total Crime Rate
39.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
31.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Coed Yr Esgob area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green , and the 238th 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 Coed Yr Esgob (CF72 8EL) in the last 12 months was 39.0 per 1,000 residents and was 60.1% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Coed Yr Esgob (CF72 8EL), 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 | 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 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Gwaunruperra Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Dyfodwg | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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