Crime Rate in Vale of Glamorgan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vale of Glamorgan

The total recorded crimes in Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 1,184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vale of Glamorgan crime rate of 8.97 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 Vale of Glamorgan, encompassing approximately 131,939 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (442) incidents (19.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (175) incidents (41.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (163) incidents (28.35% increase)
Vale of Glamorgan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Gwendoline with total crimes: 96
  • Kendrick Road with total crimes: 54
  • Lewis Road with total crimes: 16

Vale of Glamorgan Police Info:

South Wales Police

Vale of Glamorgan Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Buttrills (244 crimes), and the safest, St Athan (14 crimes), is 230 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Vale of Glamorgan.

Similarly, the area of Barry Island (247 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cowbridge (20 crimes), with a difference of 227 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Vale of Glamorgan.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Buttrills244
Gibbonsdown123
Cadoc91
Castleland77
Llantwit Major71

Safest Wards:

Cowbridge20
Stanwell20
Plymouth16
St Bride's Major14
St Athan14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Barry Island247
Barry East169
Gibbonsdown141
Rhoose & Airport75
Peterston-super-Ely & Wenvoe73

Safest Areas:

Penarth45
Ogmore-by-Sea & Llandow44
Llantwit Major32
Barry Dyfan & Illtyd24
Cowbridge20

Vale of Glamorgan 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 442 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 175 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (369 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (133 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (413 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (171 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (397 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (151 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (389 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (147 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 351 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (387 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 361 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 149 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (339 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (229 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (353 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (210 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (400 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (198 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (359 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (177 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1668 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025175
June 2025124
May 2025171
April 2025141
March 2025124
February 2025122
January 2025112
December 2024117
November 2024136
October 2024132
September 2024137
August 2024177

A total of 614 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202567
May 202546
April 202547
March 202552
February 202560
January 202579
December 202437
November 202442
October 202446
September 202447
August 202452

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202512
April 20254
March 20258
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 329 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202533
May 202519
April 202530
March 202542
February 202526
January 202530
December 202423
November 202429
October 202419
September 202432
August 202426

A total of 375 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202529
April 202522
March 202560
February 2025130
January 202521
December 202422
November 202413
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 689 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202545
May 202567
April 202564
March 202558
February 202536
January 202542
December 202460
November 202456
October 202462
September 202464
August 202472

A total of 1226 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 202594
May 202599
April 202595
March 202598
February 202594
January 2025118
December 202493
November 202491
October 202498
September 2024117
August 2024126

A total of 4560 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 380.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 442 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025442
June 2025369
May 2025413
April 2025397
March 2025389
February 2025351
January 2025387
December 2024361
November 2024339
October 2024353
September 2024400
August 2024359

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 1839 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025163
June 2025127
May 202594
April 2025151
March 2025147
February 2025105
January 202597
December 2024149
November 2024229
October 2024210
September 2024198
August 2024169

A total of 114 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 202515
January 202515
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 1377 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025133
May 2025136
April 2025108
March 2025118
February 2025116
January 202569
December 202476
November 2024102
October 2024120
September 2024120
August 2024167

A total of 365 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202528
May 202538
April 202525
March 202525
February 202525
January 202533
December 202435
November 202421
October 202446
September 202436
August 202435

High Crime Locations Vale of Glamorgan in July 2025

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

1. Heol Gwendoline (Map)
Total96
Shoplifting93
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Kendrick Road (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
Public order3
Possession of weapons3
Other crime3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Lewis Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Other theft2
4. South View (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other theft3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
6. Clos Yr Ysgol (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4

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