23 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Vale of Glamorgan
Compare crime rates across all 23 wards in Vale of Glamorgan. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buttrills | 145.4 | 109 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Castleland | 133.5 | 77 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Gibbonsdown | 94.1 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Court | 91.1 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Cadoc | 90.4 | 69 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Illtyd | 66.8 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Wenvoe | 63.7 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 8 | St Augustine's | 61.7 | 75 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Baruc | 61.5 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Sully | 54.3 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Cornerswell | 52.2 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Llantwit Major | 51.4 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Peterston-super-Ely | 48.6 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Stanwell | 43.9 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Llandough | 42.9 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Dinas Powys | 41.6 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Rhoose | 41.5 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Dyfan | 39.1 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 19 | St Athan | 36.9 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Cowbridge | 29.9 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Plymouth | 22.8 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Llandow | 19.9 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 23 | St Bride's Major | 18.8 | 11 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Vale of Glamorgan has the highest crime rate?
Buttrills has the highest crime rate in Vale of Glamorgan, with 145.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Vale of Glamorgan?
St Bride's Major has the lowest crime rate among Vale of Glamorgan's wards, with 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Vale of Glamorgan have?
Vale of Glamorgan has 23 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.