Crime Rate in Buttrills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buttrills

The total recorded crimes in Buttrills, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 244 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buttrills crime rate of 10.07 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 Buttrills, encompassing approximately 24,229 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (107) incidents (55.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (38.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Buttrills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Gwendoline with total crimes: 96
  • Kendrick Road with total crimes: 54
  • Cora Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Buttrills?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Buttrills reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 3,546 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buttrills witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Buttrills experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 2,533 crimes compared to 591. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buttrills witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buttrills Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Buttrills has recorded 244 crimes with crime rate of 10.07 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Buttrills crimes were 3,546. The crime rate of Buttrills in 2024 was 146.35 (year) or 12.20 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buttrills were around 2,533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.54 (year) or 8.71 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buttrills)CrimesRank (Buttrills)CrimesRank (Buttrills)
Gibbonsdown123 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland77 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc91 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys62 7731 5644 5
Llantwit Major71 5696 8563 9
Peterston-super-Ely51 9711 7615 6
Baruc56 8729 6585 8
Illtyd66 6639 10605 7
St Augustine's36 12659 9468 11
Court37 11581 11549 10
Sully38 10270 18198 21
Wenvoe22 17429 12466 12
Llandough28 14325 16340 13
Rhoose22 18427 13299 16
Llandow30 13192 22252 20
St Athan14 23329 15337 14
Cornerswell23 16381 14335 15
Dyfan23 15295 17281 18
Cowbridge20 19267 19283 17
Stanwell20 20266 20272 19
Plymouth16 21207 21194 22
St Bride's Major14 2292 23148 23

Buttrills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 107 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (69 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (81 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (72 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 795 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202547
May 202565
April 202572
March 202585
February 202561
January 202560
December 202481
November 202451
October 202460
September 202484
August 202464

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20249
October 202413
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
March 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20249

A total of 283 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202528
May 202516
April 202523
March 202521
February 202543
January 202511
December 202412
November 202420
October 202428
September 202429
August 202440

A total of 842 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025107
June 202569
May 202543
April 202580
March 202556
February 202522
January 202548
December 202454
November 202481
October 2024101
September 2024109
August 202472

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20259
February 202510
January 20253
December 202412
November 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
August 20243

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
March 20256
February 202512
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
August 20247

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 202515
April 202516
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 202418
September 20246
August 202416

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202524
May 202527
April 202540
March 202533
February 202545
January 202532
December 202447
November 202425
October 202424
September 202431
August 202418

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202515
May 20258
April 202513
March 202518
February 202525
January 202516
December 202412
November 202419
October 202414
September 202419
August 202441

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241

High Crime Locations Buttrills in July 2025

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

1. Heol Gwendoline (Map)
Total96
Shoplifting93
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Kendrick Road (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
3. Cora Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
4. Belmont Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Pyke Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Evelyn Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
8. Richard Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Hood Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Baird Rise (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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