Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Llantwit Major has less crime — 40 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Penarth recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Major in April 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 40, a 3.0x difference. 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 Penarth — 40 vs 119 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Llantwit Major's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (16 incidents) while Penarth's was Shoplifting (31 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.