Llantwit Major is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in South Glamorgan, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of South Glamorgan's 60 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Llantwit Major in 2021 was 37 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 129% lower than the South Glamorgan rate of 85 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Llantwit Major is the 164th safest small town, and the 5,178th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2021, Llantwit Major was the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() in South Glamorgan for theft from the person, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2019 was also a bad month for Llantwit Major residents, when it was South Glamorgan's most dangerous SmallTown.ToInlineText() for other crime, recording 4 crimes at a rate of 0.41 per 1,000 residents. Llantwit Major recorded 1 report of robbery during February 2016, making its crime rate of 0.10 the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() for robbery in South Glamorgan that month.
The most common crimes in Llantwit Major are violence and sexual offences, with 183 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 19% higher than 2020's figure of 148 offences and a difference of 3.61 from 2020's crime rate of 15. Llantwit Major's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 600% from 2020's figure of 7 crimes.
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Small Towns, South Glamorgan
102% lower, regional crime rate
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96% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Llantwit Major is 102% lower than Wales and 96% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Llantwit Major represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 | 360 |
| 2020 | 38 | 372 |
| 2019 | 38 | 364 |
| 2018 | 40 | 383 |
| 2017 | 41 | 396 |
| 2016 | 33 | 316 |
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| Llantwit Major | South Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 187 | 19.32 | 15,917 | 31.82 | 65% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.10 | 1,105 | 2.21 | 2110% safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.83 | 2,237 | 4.47 | 439% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 57 | 5.89 | 4,392 | 8.78 | 49% safer |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.72 | 1,929 | 3.86 | 436% safer |
| Other Crime | 6 | 0.62 | 717 | 1.43 | 131% safer |
| Other Theft | 26 | 2.69 | 3,226 | 6.45 | 140% safer |
| Public Order | 45 | 4.65 | 5,782 | 11.56 | 149% safer |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.65 | 3,321 | 6.64 | 302% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.21 | 382 | 0.76 | 262% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 0.93 | 3,038 | 6.07 | 553% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 183 | 18.90 | 15,985 | 31.95 | 69% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandaff North | 10 | 1.15 | 3134% safer |
| Rhiwbina | 17 | 1.48 | 2413% safer |
| Caerau | 44 | 3.67 | 913% safer |
| Pentwyn | 108 | 6.78 | 449% safer |
| Grangetown | 165 | 7.44 | 400% safer |
| Llantwit Major | 360 | 37.19 | - |
| Dinas Powys | 304 | 39.35 | 5% more dangerous |
| Penarth | 1,025 | 44.11 | 16% more dangerous |
| Gabalfa | 622 | 63.29 | 41% more dangerous |
| Trowbridge | 1,615 | 95.13 | 61% more dangerous |
| Ely | 1,579 | 104.26 | 64% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Methodist Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near St David'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Crawshay Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Stradling Place | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Vachell Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Cowbridge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Baron'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Redwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Windmill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Redwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Baron'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Redwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bedford Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wimbourne Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Rook Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Baron'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Court Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 9 | 11 | 28 | 19 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.72 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.3 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.83 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.72 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.72 | 1.2 | 0.72 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.6 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.6 | 6 | 5 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.31 | 0.10 | 0.41 | 0.21 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.72 | 0.93 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Llantwit Major | 37.19 | - |
| Coventry | 39.93 | 7% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 25% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 45% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 55% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 59% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 59% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 67% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 70% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 72% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 75% more dangerous |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Llantwit Major change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Llantwit Major saw a 800% increase in anti-social behaviour. Llantwit Major saw a large fall in public order during May, when it fell by 83% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +43% | +800% | +640% | +233% | +43% | +300% | +120% | +115% | +67% | +180% |
| Burglary | -33% | - | - | - | +300% | - | - | +100% | -50% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +133% | -25% | -50% | -71% | -70% | -50% | -20% | +60% | +200% | +400% |
| Drugs | +200% | - | - | - | -50% | - | -50% | - | +200% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +400% | +50% | +100% | +300% | +67% | -25% | +150% | +20% | -33% | -50% |
| Public Order | - | -80% | -83% | +350% | +100% | -50% | +267% | -33% | +100% | -63% |
| Shoplifting | -67% | -75% | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | -50% | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +83% | -14% | +8% | -31% | +8% | +75% | +55% | -50% | -6% | -20% |
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