Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF38 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Llantwit Fardre has less crime — 49 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Fardre in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 49, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llantwit Fardre sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Town has more Anti-social behaviour (46). Llantwit Fardre is below the national average while Town is above, making Llantwit Fardre the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llantwit Fardre recorded fewer crimes than Town — 49 vs 233 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Llantwit Fardre is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llantwit Fardre saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Town had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llantwit Fardre recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 233).