Blackwood vs Llantwit Major — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blackwood

NP12 · Caerphilly

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Criminal damage & arson27

Llantwit Major

CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan

40

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting7

Llantwit Major has less crime — 40 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Blackwood recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Major in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 40, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Blackwood or Llantwit Major safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Major recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 40 vs 178 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Blackwood and Llantwit Major?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Llantwit Major had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 178).

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