Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP11 · Caerphilly
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llantwit Major has less crime — 40 vs 54 incidents in April 2026.
Abercarn saw somewhat more crime than Llantwit Major in April 2026 (54 vs 40 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abercarn sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Llantwit Major has more Shoplifting (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Major recorded fewer crimes than Abercarn — 40 vs 54 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abercarn saw higher rates of Public order while Llantwit Major had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 54).