Crime Rate in St Athan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Athan

The total recorded crimes in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Athan crime rate of 17.31 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 St Athan, encompassing approximately 808 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
St Athan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warlow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Burley Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Athan?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, St Athan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 329 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Athan recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, St Athan had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 337 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Athan recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Athan Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Athan has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 17.31 ranking 23th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total St Athan crimes were 329. The crime rate of St Athan in 2024 was 406.73 (year) or 33.89 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Athan were around 337 crimes with yearly crime rate of 416.62 (year) or 34.72 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Athan)CrimesRank (St Athan)CrimesRank (St Athan)
Buttrills244 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown123 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland77 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc91 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys62 7731 5644 5
Llantwit Major71 5696 8563 9
Peterston-super-Ely51 9711 7615 6
Baruc56 8729 6585 8
Illtyd66 6639 10605 7
St Augustine's36 12659 9468 11
Court37 11581 11549 10
Sully38 10270 18198 21
Wenvoe22 17429 12466 12
Llandough28 14325 16340 13
Rhoose22 18427 13299 16
Llandow30 13192 22252 20
Cornerswell23 16381 14335 15
Dyfan23 15295 17281 18
Cowbridge20 19267 19283 17
Stanwell20 20266 20272 19
Plymouth16 21207 21194 22
St Bride's Major14 2292 23148 23

St Athan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 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 Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 202412
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 202515
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Athan in July 2025

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

1. Warlow Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Burley Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Athan Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Celyn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cowbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Owain Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Orchard Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Balfour Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Castleton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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