Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Porthkerry Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Llantwit Major , and the 42nd 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 Porthkerry Road (CF62 3HE) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Porthkerry Road (CF62 3HE), the main crime hotspot is near Greenmeadow Way. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Llantwit Major| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rhoose Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Peters Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St Peters Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Greenmeadow Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Greenmeadow Way | Awaiting court outcome |
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