Crime Rate in Wenvoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wenvoe

The total recorded crimes in Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wenvoe crime rate of 29.00 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 Wenvoe, encompassing approximately 965 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Wenvoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Copthorne Way with total crimes: 4
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wenvoe?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Wenvoe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 429 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Wenvoe had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 466 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wenvoe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wenvoe has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 29.00 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Wenvoe crimes were 429. The crime rate of Wenvoe in 2024 was 444.38 (year) or 37.03 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wenvoe were around 466 crimes with yearly crime rate of 482.70 (year) or 40.23 (month) ranking 12 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
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

Wenvoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 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 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 202414
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20254
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 202438
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 28 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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wenvoe in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Copthorne Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Pound Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whitehall Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. A4050 (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Collen (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Lythans Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Picca Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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