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 March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Athan crime rate of 22.25 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
St Athan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallory Close with total crimes: 3
  • Scott Close with total crimes: 3
  • Glyndwr Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Athan has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 22.25 ranking 18th 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.

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
Illtyd57 7639 10605 7
Llantwit Major53 8696 8563 9
St Augustine's32 12659 9468 11
Rhoose34 11427 13299 16
Wenvoe28 13429 12466 12
Llandough24 14325 16340 13
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

St Athan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202515
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202422
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 202412
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

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
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20244
May 20241

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 2 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
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Athan in March 2025

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

1. Mallory Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Scott Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Glyndwr Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Elm Grove (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. St Athan Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Celyn Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cowbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Llantwit Gardens Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lougher Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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