Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF38 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
266
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Llantwit Fardre has less crime — 54 vs 266 incidents in April 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Fardre in April 2026 — 266 incidents compared to 54, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llantwit Fardre sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10) and Drugs (4), while Town has more Shoplifting (48) and Public order (32). 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 April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Fardre recorded fewer crimes than Town — 54 vs 266 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Llantwit Fardre is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llantwit Fardre saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Drugs while Town had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Llantwit Fardre recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 266).