Crime Rate in Castleland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castleland

The total recorded crimes in Castleland, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castleland crime rate of 5.29 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 Castleland, encompassing approximately 16,058 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
Castleland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llantwit Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Greenwood Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Castleland?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Castleland reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 1,237 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castleland witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Castleland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 1,166 crimes compared to 591. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castleland witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castleland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Castleland has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Castleland crimes were 1,237. The crime rate of Castleland in 2024 was 77.03 (year) or 6.42 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castleland were around 1,166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.61 (year) or 6.05 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castleland)CrimesRank (Castleland)CrimesRank (Castleland)
Buttrills185 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown110 21,191 31,416 2
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

Castleland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202528
March 202524
February 202524
January 202533
December 202419
November 202425
October 202431
September 202434
August 202425
July 202427
June 202446
May 202423

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20251
February 202510
January 202523
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 20258
February 202511
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249
July 202412
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202522
March 202512
February 202512
January 202517
December 202418
November 202442
October 202428
September 202421
August 202411
July 202424
June 202458
May 202432

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Castleland in May 2025

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

1. Llantwit Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Greenwood Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Merganser Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Heol Y Llongau (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fryatt Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Lower Guthrie Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Gladstone Bridge (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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