Crime Rate in St Augustine's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Augustine's

The total recorded crimes in St Augustine's, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Augustine's crime rate of 1.30 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 Augustine's, encompassing approximately 27,635 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Augustine's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arcot Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Bradenham Place with total crimes: 3
  • West Terrace with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Augustine's?

To understand the safety of St Augustine's, we need to analyze St Augustine's 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 Augustine's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 659 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Augustine's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, St Augustine's had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 468 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Augustine's witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Augustine's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Augustine's has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.30 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total St Augustine's crimes were 659. The crime rate of St Augustine's in 2024 was 23.85 (year) or 1.99 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Augustine's were around 468 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.93 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Augustine's)CrimesRank (St Augustine's)CrimesRank (St Augustine's)
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
Court37 11581 11549 10
Sully38 10270 18198 21
Wenvoe22 17429 12466 12
Llandough28 14325 16340 13
Rhoose22 18427 13299 16
Llandow30 13192 22252 20
St Athan14 23329 15337 14
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 Augustine's 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 202513
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 202514
January 20258
December 202416
November 20248
October 202420
September 202418
August 202417

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
September 20243

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Augustine's in July 2025

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

1. Arcot Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
2. Bradenham Place (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. West Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Belle Vue Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. River Walk (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
6. Dingle Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Windsor Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Terra Nova Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Slipway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Moorings (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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