Crime Rates at Highmeadow, Llantwit Major, CF61 1RQ

Highmeadow area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Llantwit Major , and the 160th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Highmeadow (CF61 1RQ) in the last 12 months was 32.1 per 1,000 residents and was 36.0% lower than the Llantwit Major average (50.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 135.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Highmeadow (CF61 1RQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Baron'S Close, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Durell Street (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.