Crime Rate in Vale of Glamorgan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vale of Glamorgan

The total recorded crimes in Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 1,137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vale of Glamorgan crime rate of 8.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Vale of Glamorgan, encompassing approximately 131,939 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (413) incidents (4.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (171) incidents (21.28% increase)
  • Public order: (136) incidents (25.93% increase)
Vale of Glamorgan Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kendrick Road with total crimes: 33
  • Cora Street with total crimes: 21
  • Heol Gwendoline with total crimes: 21

Vale of Glamorgan Police Info:

South Wales Police

Vale of Glamorgan Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Buttrills (185 crimes), and the safest, St Bride's Major (8 crimes), is 177 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Vale of Glamorgan.

Similarly, the area of Barry East (206 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ogmore-by-Sea & Llandow (17 crimes), with a difference of 189 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Vale of Glamorgan.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Buttrills185
Gibbonsdown110
Cadoc92
Castleland85
Baruc77

Safest Wards:

St Athan24
Plymouth22
Cowbridge19
Llandow9
St Bride's Major8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Barry East206
Barry Island159
Gibbonsdown134
Peterston-super-Ely & Wenvoe85
Barry West80

Safest Areas:

Dinas Powys54
Penarth40
Barry Dyfan & Illtyd22
Cowbridge19
Ogmore-by-Sea & Llandow17

Vale of Glamorgan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (413 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (171 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (397 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (151 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (389 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (147 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 351 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (387 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 361 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 149 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (339 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (229 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (353 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (210 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (400 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (198 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (359 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (177 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 451 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 187 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (742 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (484 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 826 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202564
March 202558
February 202536
January 202542
December 202460
November 202456
October 202462
September 202464
August 202472
July 202477
June 2024168

A total of 2007 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 476 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025171
April 2025141
March 2025124
February 2025122
January 2025112
December 2024117
November 2024136
October 2024132
September 2024137
August 2024177
July 2024162
June 2024476

A total of 418 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202522
March 202560
February 2025130
January 202521
December 202422
November 202413
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416
July 202429
June 202454

A total of 334 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202530
March 202542
February 202526
January 202530
December 202423
November 202429
October 202419
September 202432
August 202426
July 202422
June 202436

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20258
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 637 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202547
March 202552
February 202560
January 202579
December 202437
November 202442
October 202446
September 202447
August 202452
July 202459
June 202470

A total of 447 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202525
March 202525
February 202525
January 202533
December 202435
November 202421
October 202446
September 202436
August 202435
July 202464
June 202464

A total of 1638 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025136
April 2025108
March 2025118
February 2025116
January 202569
December 202476
November 2024102
October 2024120
September 2024120
August 2024167
July 2024172
June 2024334

A total of 123 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 202515
January 202515
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 202413
July 202410
June 202420

A total of 2220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 484 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 2025151
March 2025147
February 2025105
January 202597
December 2024149
November 2024229
October 2024210
September 2024198
August 2024169
July 2024187
June 2024484

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 4942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 411.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 742 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025413
April 2025397
March 2025389
February 2025351
January 2025387
December 2024361
November 2024339
October 2024353
September 2024400
August 2024359
July 2024451
June 2024742

A total of 1312 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202595
March 202598
February 202594
January 2025118
December 202493
November 202491
October 202498
September 2024117
August 2024126
July 202499
June 2024184

High Crime Locations Vale of Glamorgan in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Vale of Glamorgan postcode area is presented below.

1. Kendrick Road (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Cora Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting12
Robbery3
Public order3
Other theft3
3. Heol Gwendoline (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
4. Lewis Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Holton Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6

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