Llanharan is among the top 5 safest small towns in Mid Glamorgan, and is among the top 10 safest overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Llanharan in 2021 was 39 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 81% lower than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Llanharan is the 188th safest small town, and the 4,810th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2018, Llanharan had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2015 was also a bad month for Llanharan residents, when it was Mid Glamorgan's most dangerous area for vehicle crime, recording 14 crimes at a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Llanharan are violence and sexual offences, with 158 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 0.63% higher than 2020's figure of 157 offences and a difference of 0.12 from 2020's crime rate of 19. Llanharan's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 1 crime.
Top 5 Safest
Small Towns, Mid Glamorgan
90% lower, regional crime rate
Wales
94% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Llanharan is 90% lower than Wales and 94% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Llanharan represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 331 |
| 2020 | 41 | 348 |
| 2019 | 44 | 372 |
| 2018 | 41 | 345 |
| 2017 | 40 | 339 |
| 2016 | 36 | 302 |
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| Llanharan | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 138 | 16.45 | 11,817 | 26.34 | 60% safer |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.03 | 1,199 | 2.67 | 32% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 36 | 4.29 | 3,382 | 7.54 | 76% safer |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.83 | 1,334 | 2.97 | 258% safer |
| Other Crime | 11 | 1.31 | 838 | 1.87 | 43% safer |
| Other Theft | 37 | 4.41 | 2,037 | 4.54 | 2.9% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 170 | 0.38 | 217% safer |
| Public Order | 42 | 5.01 | 5,053 | 11.26 | 125% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 82 | 0.18 | 50% safer |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.60 | 1,638 | 3.65 | 508% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 16 | 1.91 | 1,077 | 2.40 | 26% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 158 | 18.83 | 14,936 | 33.29 | 77% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun | 187 | 21.37 | 85% safer |
| Laleston | 410 | 30.79 | 28% safer |
| Pencoed | 335 | 35.39 | 11% safer |
| Llanharan | 331 | 39.45 | - |
| Brackla | 571 | 47.32 | 17% more dangerous |
| Llantwit Fardre | 777 | 49.75 | 21% more dangerous |
| Pyle | 385 | 49.88 | 21% more dangerous |
| Garw Valley | 396 | 50.63 | 22% more dangerous |
| Treorchy | 474 | 61.63 | 36% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Harold Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near South View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Park View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Mostyn Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Clos Alun | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near South View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Tan-Y-Bryn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Church View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Coedcae Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hillcrest | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Woodfield Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Mostyn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Coedcae Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Felindre Road | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Park View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Gelli Fedi Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other crime | On or near Meadow Rise | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Park View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10 | 13 | 22 | 16 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.83 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.4 | 5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 0.83 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.8 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.12 | - | 0.12 | 0.12 | No change |
| Public Order | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.12 | - | 0.12 | 0.12 | No change |
| Shoplifting | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.60 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Llanharan | 39.45 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 41% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 52% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 56% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 56% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 61% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 65% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 68% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 70% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 70% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 74% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn-cae & Llanharan | 336 | 36 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Llanharan change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Llanharan saw a 767% increase in anti-social behaviour. Llanharan saw a large fall in other theft during December, when it fell by 80% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -38% | +192% | +209% | +111% | -13% | +100% | -40% | +767% | +33% | - |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +100% | -57% | -63% | +200% | -33% | +17% | +150% | - | -67% | -67% |
| Drugs | - | - | -50% | +33% | - | - | - | - | -67% | +100% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +100% | +100% | - | - | -25% | -50% | - | -33% | -20% | -80% |
| Public Order | +133% | -40% | +50% | +50% | +40% | - | -33% | -40% | -25% | - |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% | -67% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | +100% | - | +100% | +50% | - | +200% | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -29% | -15% | +25% | +56% | -23% | +100% | -21% | -50% | +20% | +10% |
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