Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
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 178 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).