Crime Rate in Gibbonsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gibbonsdown

The total recorded crimes in Gibbonsdown, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gibbonsdown crime rate of 8.51 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 Gibbonsdown, encompassing approximately 12,932 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Gibbonsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coychurch Rise with total crimes: 12
  • Pontalun Close with total crimes: 9
  • Amroth Court with total crimes: 9

How safe is Gibbonsdown?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Gibbonsdown reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 1,191 crimes compared to 667. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gibbonsdown witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Gibbonsdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 1,416 crimes compared to 591. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gibbonsdown witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gibbonsdown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gibbonsdown has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 8.51 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Gibbonsdown crimes were 1,191. The crime rate of Gibbonsdown in 2024 was 92.09 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gibbonsdown were around 1,416 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.49 (year) or 9.12 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gibbonsdown)CrimesRank (Gibbonsdown)CrimesRank (Gibbonsdown)
Buttrills185 13,546 12,533 1
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

Gibbonsdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
July 20247
May 20245

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202577
March 202535
February 202546
January 202533
December 202460
November 202442
October 202419
September 202441
August 202433
July 202462
June 202498
May 202437

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 202517
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 202527
February 20255
January 20258
December 202414
November 20247
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 202414
May 202422

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202510
March 202510
February 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 202412
August 202422
July 202418
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 202414
August 202430
July 20247
June 202440
May 20243

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202547
January 20257
July 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
October 20243
July 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Gibbonsdown in May 2025

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

1. Coychurch Rise (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Pontalun Close (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Amroth Court (Map)
Total9
Public order9
4. Magellan Close (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. St Catherine'S Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Ramsey Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Clos Llawhaden (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Cornwall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Collard Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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