Crime Rate in Court: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Court

The total recorded crimes in Court, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Court crime rate of 1.76 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Court Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guthrie Street with total crimes: 8
  • Bassett Street with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Court has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 6th 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.

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
Baruc75 5729 6585 8
Peterston-super-Ely42 9711 7615 6
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

Court Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202520
January 202521
December 202420
November 202417
October 202419
September 202419
August 202419
July 202421
June 202434
May 202427
April 202425

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
April 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Guthrie Street (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Bassett Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gilbert Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hywel Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Crossways Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Maple Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glebe Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blackwell Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
10. Llewellyn Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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