Total Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Picton Road area has the lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Llantwit Major , and the 14th 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 Picton Road (CF62 3HU) in the last 12 months was 6.7 per 1,000 residents and was 86.6% lower than the Llantwit Major average (50.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Picton Road (CF62 3HU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Readers Lane, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stewart Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Llantwit Major| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Speedwell Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Speedwell Drive | Under investigation |
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