Crime Rate in Cornerswell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cornerswell

The total recorded crimes in Cornerswell, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cornerswell crime rate of 1.53 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 Cornerswell, encompassing approximately 15,028 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Cornerswell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Little Dock Street with total crimes: 3
  • A4055 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cornerswell?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Cornerswell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 381 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cornerswell recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Cornerswell had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 335 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cornerswell recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cornerswell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cornerswell has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Cornerswell crimes were 381. The crime rate of Cornerswell in 2024 was 25.35 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cornerswell were around 335 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.29 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cornerswell)CrimesRank (Cornerswell)CrimesRank (Cornerswell)
Buttrills244 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown123 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland77 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc91 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys62 7731 5644 5
Llantwit Major71 5696 8563 9
Peterston-super-Ely51 9711 7615 6
Baruc56 8729 6585 8
Illtyd66 6639 10605 7
St Augustine's36 12659 9468 11
Court37 11581 11549 10
Sully38 10270 18198 21
Wenvoe22 17429 12466 12
Llandough28 14325 16340 13
Rhoose22 18427 13299 16
Llandow30 13192 22252 20
St Athan14 23329 15337 14
Dyfan23 15295 17281 18
Cowbridge20 19267 19283 17
Stanwell20 20266 20272 19
Plymouth16 21207 21194 22
St Bride's Major14 2292 23148 23

Cornerswell 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 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 202514
January 202510
December 20242
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cornerswell in July 2025

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

1. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Little Dock Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. A4055 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Redlands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Erw'R-Delyn Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ivy Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Teasel Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heath Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Cwrt St Cyres (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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