Crime Rate in Dinas Powys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dinas Powys

The total recorded crimes in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dinas Powys crime rate of 8.34 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 Dinas Powys, encompassing approximately 6,471 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Dinas Powys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caerphilly Close with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 6
  • Clos Yr Ysgol with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dinas Powys?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Dinas Powys reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 731 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dinas Powys witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Dinas Powys experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 644 crimes compared to 591. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dinas Powys witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dinas Powys Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dinas Powys has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 8.34 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Dinas Powys crimes were 731. The crime rate of Dinas Powys in 2024 was 112.96 (year) or 9.41 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dinas Powys were around 644 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.51 (year) or 8.29 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dinas Powys)CrimesRank (Dinas Powys)CrimesRank (Dinas Powys)
Buttrills185 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown110 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland85 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc92 31,139 41,054 4
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
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

Dinas Powys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202514
February 202517
January 202521
December 202420
November 202420
October 202412
September 20246
August 202423
July 202420
June 202440
May 202418

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202421
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20256
January 20252
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
July 202412
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 202412
June 20242
May 202415

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 202412
July 202410
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dinas Powys in May 2025

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

1. Caerphilly Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
2. Chapel Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Clos Yr Ysgol (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
4. Rhuddlan Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
5. Vale Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Chamberlain Row (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Aberdovey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Conway Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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