Total Crime Rate
77.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
60.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Church Cottages area has the 10th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Llantwit Major , and the 122nd highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Cottages (CF61 1SA) in the last 12 months was 77.3 per 1,000 residents and was 47.8% higher than the Llantwit Major average (52.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 60.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Cottages (CF61 1SA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Durell Street, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Church Street (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Llantwit Major| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Turkey Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Street | — |
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