Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF83 · Caerphilly
281
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 281 incidents in April 2026.
Caerphilly recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Major in April 2026 — 281 incidents compared to 40, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caerphilly sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (38), while Llantwit Major has more Shoplifting (7). Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly — 40 vs 281 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Caerphilly saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Llantwit Major had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 281).