Llantwit Fardre Crime Overview
Llantwit Fardre 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 Llantwit Fardre in 2020 was 45 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 53% lower than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Llantwit Fardre is the 321st safest small town, and the 3,642nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Llantwit Fardre had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for burglary, with 8 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.51 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Llantwit Fardre residents, when it was Mid Glamorgan's most dangerous area for possession of weapons, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.13 per 1,000 residents. Llantwit Fardre recorded 3 reports of robbery during December 2020, making its crime rate of 0.19 the worst for robbery in Mid Glamorgan that month.
The most common crimes in Llantwit Fardre are violence and sexual offences, with 292 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 3.4% lower than 2019's figure of 302 offences and a difference of 0.64 from 2019's crime rate of 19. Llantwit Fardre's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 4 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 25% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
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Llantwit Fardre Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Llantwit Fardre This Year
| Llantwit Fardre | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 422 | 27.02 | 15,505 | 34.56 | 28% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.26 | 114 | 0.25 | 3.8% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.01 | 1,252 | 2.79 | 7% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 83 | 5.31 | 3,480 | 7.76 | 46% safer |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.54 | 1,522 | 3.39 | 120% safer |
| Other Crime | 16 | 1.02 | 736 | 1.64 | 61% safer |
| Other Theft | 55 | 3.52 | 2,035 | 4.54 | 29% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.26 | 178 | 0.40 | 54% safer |
| Public Order | 69 | 4.42 | 4,416 | 9.84 | 123% safer |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.32 | 72 | 0.16 | 50% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 4.23 | 1,623 | 3.62 | 14% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 37 | 2.37 | 1,231 | 2.74 | 16% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 292 | 18.70 | 14,041 | 31.30 | 67% safer |
Crime in Llantwit Fardre Compared To Mid Glamorgan
Llantwit Fardre Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun | 203 | 23.20 | 94% safer |
| Pencoed | 338 | 35.71 | 26% safer |
| Laleston | 481 | 36.12 | 24% safer |
| Llanharan | 348 | 41.47 | 8% safer |
| Llantwit Fardre | 702 | 44.95 | - |
| Brackla | 595 | 49.30 | 9% more dangerous |
| Treorchy | 400 | 52.01 | 14% more dangerous |
| Porthcawl | 869 | 54.01 | 17% more dangerous |
| Pyle | 435 | 56.35 | 20% more dangerous |
| Tonyrefail | 765 | 59.72 | 25% more dangerous |
Llantwit Fardre Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 23 | 10 | 15 | 27 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.26 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 7 | 6 | 3.9 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 4.1 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.38 | 1.9 | 0.96 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.83 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.26 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.8 | 5 | 6 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.32 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.9 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 4.2 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 5 | 4.9 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | Getting worse |
Changes In Llantwit Fardre's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Llantwit Fardre to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Llantwit Fardre | 44.95 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 34% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 42% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 46% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 48% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 48% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 54% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 56% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 58% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 66% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 67% more dangerous |
Crime in Llantwit Fardre's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Village East & Ton-teg | 465 | 73 | First |
| Church Village West | 237 | 26 | Second |
Crime in Llantwit Fardre During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Llantwit Fardre change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Llantwit Fardre saw a 519% increase in anti-social behaviour. Llantwit Fardre saw a large fall in public order during December, when it fell by 94% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +214% | +282% | +519% | +43% | +43% | -10% | +93% | +4% | +4% | +16% |
| Burglary | +400% | +200% | +100% | -80% | +200% | - | +50% | - | -69% | -33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +100% | - | - | -40% | -17% | +50% | +133% | +100% | -11% | -22% |
| Drugs | -60% | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | +300% |
| Other Crime | +100% | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | +100% | - |
| Other Theft | -50% | -33% | -60% | - | -50% | -71% | - | -17% | -71% | +167% |
| Public Order | +75% | +50% | -42% | - | - | +100% | -10% | - | -36% | -94% |
| Shoplifting | +275% | -67% | -50% | -25% | -13% | -33% | +67% | -60% | +240% | +20% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | +200% | +100% | +67% | - | -75% | -33% | -67% | -76% | -75% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +87% | -8% | -39% | -5% | +11% | -47% | +42% | -11% | -15% | -21% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Llantwit Fardre
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Llantwit Fardre's local territorial police force is the South Wales Police.How dangerous is Llantwit Fardre?
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The most common crimes in Llantwit Fardre are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Llantwit Fardre?
Llantwit Fardre's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021