Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llantwit Major has less crime — 40 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Barry recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Major in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 40, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Llantwit Major has more Anti-social behaviour (8). 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 April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Major recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 40 vs 308 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Public order while Llantwit Major had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 308).