Crime Rate in Cornerswell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cornerswell

The total recorded crimes in Cornerswell, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cornerswell crime rate of 1.86 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 Cornerswell, encompassing approximately 15,028 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Cornerswell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redlands Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Erw'R-Delyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cornerswell?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Cornerswell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 381 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cornerswell recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Cornerswell had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 335 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cornerswell recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of Glamorgan, Cornerswell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cornerswell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cornerswell has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Cornerswell crimes were 381. The crime rate of Cornerswell in 2024 was 25.35 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cornerswell were around 335 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.29 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cornerswell)CrimesRank (Cornerswell)CrimesRank (Cornerswell)
Buttrills185 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown110 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland85 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc92 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys54 7731 5644 5
Baruc77 5729 6585 8
Peterston-super-Ely45 9711 7615 6
Llantwit Major75 6696 8563 9
Illtyd52 8639 10605 7
St Augustine's31 13659 9468 11
Court31 15581 11549 10
Rhoose38 10427 13299 16
Llandough34 11325 16340 13
Wenvoe28 16429 12466 12
Sully34 12270 18198 21
St Athan24 19329 15337 14
Dyfan31 14295 17281 18
Cowbridge19 21267 19283 17
Stanwell25 18266 20272 19
Llandow9 22192 22252 20
Plymouth22 20207 21194 22
St Bride's Major8 2392 23148 23

Cornerswell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 202514
January 202510
December 20242
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 202416
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cornerswell in May 2025

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

1. Redlands Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Erw'R-Delyn Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. B4267 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Little Dock Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Fieldview Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Bramble Rise (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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