Crime Rate in Illtyd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Illtyd

The total recorded crimes in Illtyd, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Illtyd crime rate of 2.45 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 Illtyd, encompassing approximately 23,269 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Illtyd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Greenbanks Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Market Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Illtyd?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Illtyd demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 639 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Illtyd witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Illtyd experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 605 crimes compared to 591. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Illtyd witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Illtyd Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Illtyd has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Illtyd crimes were 639. The crime rate of Illtyd in 2024 was 27.46 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Illtyd were around 605 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.00 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking 7 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
Court58 6581 11549 10
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

Illtyd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 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 (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202523
December 202418
November 202416
October 202415
September 202420
August 202412
July 202420
June 202438
May 202417
April 202415

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202420
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202422
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20244
July 20245
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Illtyd in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Greenbanks Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Liscum Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Plas Cleddau (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Romilly Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cwm Parc (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thistle Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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