Crime Rate in Cowbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowbridge

The total recorded crimes in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowbridge crime rate of 6.50 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 Cowbridge, encompassing approximately 3,077 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Cowbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Athan Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dunraven Close with total crimes: 2
  • Crescent Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cowbridge?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Cowbridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 267 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cowbridge recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Cowbridge had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 283 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cowbridge recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cowbridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cowbridge has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 6.50 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Cowbridge crimes were 267. The crime rate of Cowbridge in 2024 was 86.76 (year) or 7.23 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowbridge were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.96 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowbridge)CrimesRank (Cowbridge)CrimesRank (Cowbridge)
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
Cornerswell23 16381 14335 15
Dyfan23 15295 17281 18
Stanwell20 20266 20272 19
Plymouth16 21207 21194 22
St Bride's Major14 2292 23148 23

Cowbridge 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cowbridge in July 2025

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

1. St Athan Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Dunraven Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Crescent Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Greenside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Town Hall Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Badgers Brook Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. B4270 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Castle Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Croft Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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