Llantwit Major vs Pentre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Llantwit Major South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Pentre South Wales Police

      Llantwit Major vs Pentre Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Llantwit Major
      South Wales Police
      508 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Pentre
      South Wales Police
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llantwit Major
      B Pentre
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      508
      423
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      481
      420
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llantwit Major
      B Pentre
      Violent Crime
      223 ↑34%
      167 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↓34%
      50 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓32%
      29 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑44%
      12 ↑33%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      19 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓20%
      45 ↑2%
      Drugs
      24 ↑500%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      53 ↓5%
      50 ↓2%
      Robbery
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      53 ↓13%
      11 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓7%
      15 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pentre is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llantwit Major safer than Pentre?

      Llantwit Major has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 508 crimes in the last 12 months. Pentre has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 423 crimes. Pentre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llantwit Major vs Pentre?

      Llantwit Major shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pentre shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Llantwit Major, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (223 incidents). In Pentre, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Llantwit Major recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pentre recorded 50. 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 Llantwit Major vs Pentre?

      Violent crime in Llantwit Major totalled 223 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Pentre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llantwit Major recorded 481 crimes (now 508, a change of +5.6%). Pentre recorded 420 crimes previously (now 423, +0.7%).

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

      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. Llantwit Major has a resolution rate of 28% and Pentre has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llantwit Major and Pentre?

      Llantwit Major falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pentre 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 Llantwit Major and Pentre?

      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 Llantwit Major or Pentre on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.