Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP18 · Newport
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llantwit Major has less crime — 40 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Caerleon recorded notably higher crime than Llantwit Major in April 2026 — 72 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caerleon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Public order (12), while Llantwit Major has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Shoplifting (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Major recorded fewer crimes than Caerleon — 40 vs 72 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Caerleon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Llantwit Major had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 72).