Crime Rate in St Athan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Athan

The total recorded crimes in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Athan crime rate of 29.67 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 St Athan, encompassing approximately 808 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Athan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Celyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Burley Place with total crimes: 3
  • Picketston Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Athan?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, St Athan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 329 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Athan recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, St Athan had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 337 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Athan recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Athan Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Athan has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 29.67 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total St Athan crimes were 329. The crime rate of St Athan in 2024 was 406.73 (year) or 33.89 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Athan were around 337 crimes with yearly crime rate of 416.62 (year) or 34.72 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Athan)CrimesRank (St Athan)CrimesRank (St Athan)
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
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

St Athan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 202515
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 202412
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Athan in May 2025

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

1. Celyn Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
2. Burley Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Picketston Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. St John'S Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glyndwr Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Owain Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Lougher Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cedar Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lime Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ash Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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