Llangynwyd vs Llantwit Major

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Llangynwyd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Llantwit Major South Wales Police

      Llangynwyd vs Llantwit Major Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Llangynwyd
      South Wales Police
      111 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Llantwit Major
      South Wales Police
      508 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llangynwyd
      B Llantwit Major
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      111
      508
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      112
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangynwyd
      B Llantwit Major
      Violent Crime
      45 ↑10%
      223 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓29%
      49 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓67%
      25 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑20%
      13 ↑44%
      Burglary
      2 ↓71%
      17 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓56%
      33 ↓20%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      24 ↑500%
      Public Order
      16 ↑100%
      53 ↓5%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      53 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llangynwyd is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llangynwyd safer than Llantwit Major?

      Llangynwyd has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 111 crimes in the last 12 months. Llantwit Major has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 508 crimes. Llangynwyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangynwyd vs Llantwit Major?

      Llangynwyd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llantwit Major shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llangynwyd and Llantwit Major?

      In Llangynwyd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 incidents). In Llantwit Major, it is Violent Crime (223 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llangynwyd and Llantwit Major?

      Llangynwyd recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llantwit Major recorded 49. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Llangynwyd vs Llantwit Major?

      Violent crime in Llangynwyd totalled 45 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 223 in Llantwit Major. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llangynwyd and Llantwit Major in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangynwyd recorded 112 crimes (now 111, a change of -0.9%). Llantwit Major recorded 481 crimes previously (now 508, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangynwyd and Llantwit Major?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Llangynwyd has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Llantwit Major has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llangynwyd and Llantwit Major?

      Llangynwyd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llantwit Major is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Llangynwyd and Llantwit Major?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Llangynwyd or Llantwit Major on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangynwyd and Llantwit Major. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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