Crime Rate in Court: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Court

The total recorded crimes in Court, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Court crime rate of 0.94 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 Court, encompassing approximately 32,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Court Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 3
  • Crwys Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Bassett Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Court?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Court demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 581 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Court witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Court had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 549 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Court witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Court Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Court has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Court crimes were 581. The crime rate of Court in 2024 was 32.69 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Court were around 549 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.78 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Court)CrimesRank (Court)CrimesRank (Court)
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
Rhoose38 10427 13299 16
Llandough34 11325 16340 13
Wenvoe28 16429 12466 12
Sully34 12270 18198 21
St Athan24 19329 15337 14
Cornerswell28 17381 14335 15
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

Court Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202528
March 202525
February 202520
January 202521
December 202420
November 202417
October 202419
September 202419
August 202419
July 202421
June 202434
May 202427

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 202511
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Court in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Crwys Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Bassett Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wynd Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lee Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Davies Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maple Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dafydd Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Cynan Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Treharne Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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