Crime Rate in Castleland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castleland

The total recorded crimes in Castleland, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in March 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castleland crime rate of 4.79 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 Castleland, encompassing approximately 16,058 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Castleland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llantwit Street with total crimes: 18
  • Fryatt Street with total crimes: 11
  • B4294 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Castleland?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Castleland reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 1,237 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castleland witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castleland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 1,166 crimes compared to 591. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castleland witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castleland Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castleland has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Castleland crimes were 1,237. The crime rate of Castleland in 2024 was 77.03 (year) or 6.42 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castleland were around 1,166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.61 (year) or 6.05 (month) ranking 3 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
Cadoc104 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys38 10731 5644 5
Baruc75 5729 6585 8
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

Castleland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 202430
May 202420
April 20245

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202524
January 202533
December 202419
November 202425
October 202431
September 202434
August 202425
July 202427
June 202446
May 202423
April 202417

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249
July 202412
June 202430
May 202414
April 202416

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202510
January 202523
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412
April 20242

A total of 292 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202517
December 202418
November 202442
October 202428
September 202421
August 202411
July 202424
June 202458
May 202432
April 202417

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Castleland in March 2025

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

1. Llantwit Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fryatt Street (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
3. B4294 (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Merganser Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Station Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Subway Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Glanfa Dafydd (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
9. Dock View Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Hill Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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