Crime Rate in Illtyd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Illtyd

The total recorded crimes in Illtyd, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Illtyd crime rate of 2.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Illtyd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Romilly Road with total crimes: 6
  • Kathleen Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • 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 areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • 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 May 2025 the Illtyd has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Illtyd)CrimesRank (Illtyd)CrimesRank (Illtyd)
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
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

Illtyd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Illtyd in May 2025

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

1. Romilly Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Kathleen Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Greenbanks Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Porthkerry Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1
8. Woodstock Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Enfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Afan Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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