Total Crime Rate
81.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dan Caerlan area has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green , and the 313th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dan Caerlan (CF72 8HD) in the last 12 months was 81.5 per 1,000 residents and was 15.4% lower than the Llantrisant and Talbot Green average (96.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -30.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 55.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dan Caerlan (CF72 8HD), the main crime hotspot is near Dan Caerlan. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Llantrisant and Talbot Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dan Caerlan | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dan Caerlan | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dan Caerlan | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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