Crime Rate in St Bride's Major: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Bride's Major

The total recorded crimes in St Bride's Major, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Bride's Major crime rate of 67.47 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 Bride's Major, encompassing approximately 207 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Bride's Major Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Tre-Pit Road with total crimes: 2
  • Minehead Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is St Bride's Major?

To understand the safety of St Bride's Major, we need to analyze St Bride's Major 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 Bride's Major demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 92 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Bride's Major recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, St Bride's Major had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 148 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Bride's Major recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Bride's Major Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Bride's Major has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 67.47 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total St Bride's Major crimes were 92. The crime rate of St Bride's Major in 2024 was 443.37 (year) or 36.95 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Bride's Major were around 148 crimes with yearly crime rate of 713.25 (year) or 59.44 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Bride's Major)CrimesRank (St Bride's Major)CrimesRank (St Bride's Major)
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
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 Major 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
January 20252
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations St Bride's Major in July 2025

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

1. Sutton Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tre-Pit Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Minehead Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. B4524 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heol-Y-Slough (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sutton Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Marine Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heol Y Milwyr (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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