Total Crime Rate
52.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Forest Walk area has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Llantrisant and Talbot Green , and the 314th lowest crime rate of 797 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 Forest Walk (CF72 8HH) in the last 12 months was 52.2 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Forest Walk (CF72 8HH), the main crime hotspot is near Rhodfa Bryn Rhydd. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Pinewood Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forest Hills Drive | Under investigation |
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