Llanharan Crime Overview
Llanharan is among the top 5 safest small towns in Mid Glamorgan, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Llanharan in 2020 was 41 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 66% lower than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Llanharan is the 272nd safest small town, and the 4,159th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2020, Llanharan had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for bicycle theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.12 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 157 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 11% lower than 2019's figure of 174 offences and a difference of 2.03 from 2019's crime rate of 21. Llanharan's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Llanharan to other towns and cities
See how Llanharan shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Llanharan and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Llanharan Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Llanharan This Year
| Llanharan | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 183 | 21.81 | 15,505 | 34.56 | 58% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.12 | 114 | 0.25 | 108% safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.83 | 1,252 | 2.79 | 236% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 41 | 4.89 | 3,480 | 7.76 | 59% safer |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.15 | 1,522 | 3.39 | 58% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 0.95 | 736 | 1.64 | 73% safer |
| Other Theft | 32 | 3.81 | 2,035 | 4.54 | 19% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 178 | 0.40 | 233% safer |
| Public Order | 52 | 6.20 | 4,416 | 9.84 | 59% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 72 | 0.16 | 33% safer |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.19 | 1,623 | 3.62 | 204% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 20 | 2.38 | 1,231 | 2.74 | 15% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 157 | 18.71 | 14,041 | 31.30 | 67% safer |
Crime in Llanharan Compared To Mid Glamorgan
Llanharan Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun | 203 | 23.20 | 79% safer |
| Pencoed | 338 | 35.71 | 16% safer |
| Laleston | 481 | 36.12 | 15% safer |
| Llanharan | 348 | 41.47 | - |
| Llantwit Fardre | 702 | 44.95 | 8% more dangerous |
| Brackla | 595 | 49.30 | 16% more dangerous |
| Treorchy | 400 | 52.01 | 20% more dangerous |
| Porthcawl | 869 | 54.01 | 23% more dangerous |
| Pyle | 435 | 56.35 | 26% more dangerous |
Llanharan Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 12 | 10 | 13 | 22 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.12 | 0.36 | 0.12 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.83 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 4.4 | 5 | 4.9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.72 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.95 | 1.2 | 0.95 | 0.95 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.12 | - | 0.12 | No change |
| Public Order | 3.7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.12 | - | 0.12 | No change |
| Shoplifting | 0.72 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 | Getting worse |
Changes In Llanharan's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Llanharan to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Llanharan | 41.47 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 39% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 46% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 50% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 52% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 52% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 57% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 60% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 69% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 70% more dangerous |
Crime in Llanharan's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn-cae & Llanharan | 352 | 38 | First |
Crime in Llanharan During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Llanharan
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The most common crimes in Llanharan are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Llanharan?
Llanharan's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021