Crime Rate in Gibbonsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gibbonsdown

The total recorded crimes in Gibbonsdown, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gibbonsdown crime rate of 9.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (110.34% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
Gibbonsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramsey Road with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • St Catherine'S Court with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Gibbonsdown has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 9.51 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gibbonsdown)CrimesRank (Gibbonsdown)CrimesRank (Gibbonsdown)
Buttrills244 13,546 12,533 1
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
Cowbridge20 19267 19283 17
Stanwell20 20266 20272 19
Plymouth16 21207 21194 22
St Bride's Major14 2292 23148 23

Gibbonsdown 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 61 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 20259
April 202519
March 202527
February 20255
January 20258
December 202414
November 20247
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202529
May 202555
April 202577
March 202535
February 202546
January 202533
December 202460
November 202442
October 202419
September 202441
August 202433

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 202517
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202526
April 202510
March 202510
February 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 202412
August 202422

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 202414
August 202430

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 202516
February 202547
January 20257

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Gibbonsdown in July 2025

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

1. Ramsey Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
3. St Catherine'S Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Pontalun Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Amroth Court (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Aberaeron Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Pendoylan Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Cemetery Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cornwall Rise (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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