Crime Rate in Baruc: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baruc

The total recorded crimes in Baruc, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baruc crime rate of 5.43 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 Baruc, encompassing approximately 14,190 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Baruc Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Paget Road with total crimes: 7
  • Friars Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Baruc?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Baruc reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 729 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Baruc witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Baruc had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 585 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Baruc witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of Glamorgan, Baruc has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Baruc Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Baruc has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Baruc crimes were 729. The crime rate of Baruc in 2024 was 51.37 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baruc were around 585 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.23 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baruc)CrimesRank (Baruc)CrimesRank (Baruc)
Buttrills185 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown110 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland85 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc92 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys54 7731 5644 5
Peterston-super-Ely45 9711 7615 6
Llantwit Major75 6696 8563 9
Illtyd52 8639 10605 7
St Augustine's31 13659 9468 11
Court31 15581 11549 10
Rhoose38 10427 13299 16
Llandough34 11325 16340 13
Wenvoe28 16429 12466 12
Sully34 12270 18198 21
St Athan24 19329 15337 14
Cornerswell28 17381 14335 15
Dyfan31 14295 17281 18
Cowbridge19 21267 19283 17
Stanwell25 18266 20272 19
Llandow9 22192 22252 20
Plymouth22 20207 21194 22
St Bride's Major8 2392 23148 23

Baruc Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour 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 (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 20248
September 20245
August 202420
July 202416
June 202440
May 202421

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202527
February 202523
January 202520
December 202414
November 202413
October 202414
September 202419
August 202417
July 202419
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510
January 20251
December 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Baruc in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Paget Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Friars Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Clos Yr Harbwr (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. York Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
6. Barry Island (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Heol Gylfinir (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Beachway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. The Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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