Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP13 · Blaenau Gwent
132
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llantwit Major has less crime — 40 vs 132 incidents in April 2026.
Abertillery recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Major in April 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 40, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abertillery sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Llantwit Major has more Shoplifting (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Major recorded fewer crimes than Abertillery — 40 vs 132 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abertillery saw higher rates of Public order while Llantwit Major had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 132).