Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llantwit Major has less crime — 26 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.
Penarth recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Major in February 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 26, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llantwit Major sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Penarth has more Public order (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llantwit Major recorded fewer crimes than Penarth — 26 vs 70 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llantwit Major saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Penarth had more Public order. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 70).