Crime Rate in Buttrills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buttrills

The total recorded crimes in Buttrills, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buttrills crime rate of 7.64 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 Buttrills, encompassing approximately 24,229 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-9.72% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (-46.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-32.50% decrease)
Buttrills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kendrick Road with total crimes: 33
  • Cora Street with total crimes: 24
  • Heol Gwendoline with total crimes: 21

How safe is Buttrills?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Buttrills reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 3,546 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buttrills witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Buttrills experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 2,533 crimes compared to 591. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buttrills witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buttrills Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Buttrills has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 7.64 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Buttrills crimes were 3,546. The crime rate of Buttrills in 2024 was 146.35 (year) or 12.20 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buttrills were around 2,533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.54 (year) or 8.71 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buttrills)CrimesRank (Buttrills)CrimesRank (Buttrills)
Gibbonsdown110 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland85 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc92 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys54 7731 5644 5
Baruc77 5729 6585 8
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

Buttrills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (81 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (72 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (220 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (83 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202518
February 202525
January 202516
December 202412
November 202419
October 202414
September 202419
August 202441
July 202419
June 202444
May 202434

A total of 388 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202521
February 202543
January 202511
December 202412
November 202420
October 202428
September 202429
August 202440
July 202442
June 202456
May 202447

A total of 988 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202572
March 202585
February 202561
January 202560
December 202481
November 202451
October 202460
September 202484
August 202464
July 202488
June 2024134
May 202483

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 202418
September 20246
August 202416
July 202410
June 202438
May 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 1064 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202580
March 202556
February 202522
January 202548
December 202454
November 202481
October 2024101
September 2024109
August 202472
July 202475
June 2024220
May 2024103

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202540
March 202533
February 202545
January 202532
December 202447
November 202425
October 202424
September 202431
August 202418
July 202413
June 2024146
May 202431

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20259
February 202510
January 20253
December 202412
November 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20259
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20249
October 202413
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Buttrills in May 2025

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

1. Kendrick Road (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
2. Cora Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting12
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Heol Gwendoline (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
6. Holton Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
8. Baird Rise (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Drugs1
9. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Other theft3

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