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 March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Augustine's crime rate of 1.16 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
St Augustine's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dingle Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Glades with total crimes: 4
  • River Walk 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Augustine's has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 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.

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
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

St Augustine's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 20258
December 202416
November 20248
October 202420
September 202418
August 202417
July 202420
June 202414
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248
July 202411
June 202426
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 202513
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
August 20241
June 202412

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
April 20245

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202416
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Augustine's in March 2025

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

1. Dingle Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Glades (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. River Walk (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Windsor Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. River View (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
6. Harbour View Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Plas Taliesin (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Northcliffe (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bradenham Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Chandlers Way (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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