Crime Rate in Dyfan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dyfan

The total recorded crimes in Dyfan, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dyfan crime rate of 4.20 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 Dyfan, encompassing approximately 7,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Dyfan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colcot Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hinchsliff Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Harlech Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dyfan?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Dyfan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 295 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dyfan recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Dyfan had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 281 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dyfan recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dyfan Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dyfan has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.20 ranking 14th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Dyfan crimes were 295. The crime rate of Dyfan in 2024 was 40.01 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dyfan were around 281 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.12 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dyfan)CrimesRank (Dyfan)CrimesRank (Dyfan)
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
Cornerswell28 17381 14335 15
Cowbridge19 21267 19283 17
Stanwell25 18266 20272 19
Llandow9 22192 22252 20
Plymouth22 20207 21194 22
St Bride's Major8 2392 23148 23

Dyfan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 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 (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Dyfan in May 2025

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

1. Colcot Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hinchsliff Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Harlech Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. North Walk (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Poets Field Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blenheim Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. College Fields Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ridgeway Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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