Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llantwit Major has less crime — 26 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.
Barry recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Major in February 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 26, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Public order (35), while Llantwit Major has more Anti-social behaviour (7). Barry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llantwit Major is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llantwit Major recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 26 vs 257 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Public order while Llantwit Major had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 257).