Crime Rate in Llantwit Major: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llantwit Major

The total recorded crimes in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llantwit Major crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Llantwit Major, encompassing approximately 11,711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llantwit Major Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Vachell Court with total crimes: 4
  • Ham Lane East with total crimes: 4
  • Heritage View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llantwit Major?

To understand the safety of Llantwit Major, we need to analyze Llantwit Major crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Llantwit Major reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 696 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Llantwit Major witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Llantwit Major had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 563 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Llantwit Major witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of Glamorgan, Llantwit Major has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Llantwit Major Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llantwit Major has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 6.40 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Llantwit Major crimes were 696. The crime rate of Llantwit Major in 2024 was 59.43 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llantwit Major were around 563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.07 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llantwit Major)CrimesRank (Llantwit Major)CrimesRank (Llantwit Major)
Buttrills185 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown110 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland85 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc92 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys54 7731 5644 5
Baruc77 5729 6585 8
Peterston-super-Ely45 9711 7615 6
Illtyd52 8639 10605 7
St Augustine's31 13659 9468 11
Court31 15581 11549 10
Rhoose38 10427 13299 16
Llandough34 11325 16340 13
Wenvoe28 16429 12466 12
Sully34 12270 18198 21
St Athan24 19329 15337 14
Cornerswell28 17381 14335 15
Dyfan31 14295 17281 18
Cowbridge19 21267 19283 17
Stanwell25 18266 20272 19
Llandow9 22192 22252 20
Plymouth22 20207 21194 22
St Bride's Major8 2392 23148 23

Llantwit Major Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202515
March 202512
February 202513
January 202525
December 202413
November 202419
October 202421
September 202423
August 202418
July 202425
June 202424
May 202419

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202512
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 202521
December 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 202411
June 202440
May 20249

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Llantwit Major in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Llantwit Major postcode area is presented below.

1. Vachell Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Ham Lane East (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Heritage View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. College Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Le Pouliguen Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Castle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Tre-Beferad (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Eagle Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wren Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Woodpecker Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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