Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF72 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanharan has less crime — 27 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood recorded substantially more crime than Llanharan in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 27, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27), while Llanharan has more Shoplifting (4). 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, Llanharan recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 27 vs 178 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Llanharan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Llanharan had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llanharan recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 178).