Crime Rate in Baruc: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baruc

The total recorded crimes in Baruc, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baruc crime rate of 5.29 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 Baruc, encompassing approximately 14,190 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Baruc Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barry Tourist Railway with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Pioden For with total crimes: 6

How safe is Baruc?

To understand the safety of Baruc, we need to analyze Baruc crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Baruc reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 729 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Baruc witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Baruc had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 585 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Baruc witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of Glamorgan, Baruc has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Baruc Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Baruc has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Baruc crimes were 729. The crime rate of Baruc in 2024 was 51.37 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baruc were around 585 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.23 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vale of Glamorgan)CrimesRank (Vale of Glamorgan)CrimesRank (Vale of Glamorgan)
Buttrills247 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown119 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland77 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc104 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys38 10731 5644 5
Peterston-super-Ely42 9711 7615 6
Court58 6581 11549 10
Illtyd57 7639 10605 7
Llantwit Major53 8696 8563 9
St Augustine's32 12659 9468 11
Rhoose34 11427 13299 16
Wenvoe28 13429 12466 12
Llandough24 14325 16340 13
St Athan18 18329 15337 14
Cornerswell19 17381 14335 15
Cowbridge21 15267 19283 17
Dyfan20 16295 17281 18
Sully18 19270 18198 21
Stanwell11 23266 20272 19
Llandow15 20192 22252 20
Plymouth12 22207 21194 22
St Bride's Major13 2192 23148 23

Baruc Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
June 202414
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202523
January 202520
December 202414
November 202413
October 202414
September 202419
August 202417
July 202419
June 202430
May 202418
April 202424

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 20248
September 20245
August 202420
July 202416
June 202440
May 202421
April 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202432
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20251
December 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Baruc in March 2025

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

1. Barry Tourist Railway (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order2
3. Pioden For (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. York Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Paget Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Clos Yr Harbwr (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clifton Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Neptune Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clos Y Rheilffordd (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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