Crime Rate in Cowbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowbridge

The total recorded crimes in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowbridge crime rate of 6.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Cowbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millfield Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Ash Park with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Cowbridge has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 6.17 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowbridge)CrimesRank (Cowbridge)CrimesRank (Cowbridge)
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
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
Stanwell25 18266 20272 19
Llandow9 22192 22252 20
Plymouth22 20207 21194 22
St Bride's Major8 2392 23148 23

Cowbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 202414
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cowbridge in May 2025

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

1. Millfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ash Park (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Castle Precinct (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Church View (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Eastfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Borough Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. St John'S Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Talyfan Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Greenside (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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