Crime Rate in Sully: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sully

The total recorded crimes in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sully crime rate of 16.82 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 Sully, encompassing approximately 2,021 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Sully Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Cosmeston Farm with total crimes: 7
  • Hayes Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Shearwater Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sully?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Sully demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 270 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sully recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • In 2023, Sully had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 198 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sully recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sully Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sully has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 16.82 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Sully crimes were 270. The crime rate of Sully in 2024 was 133.60 (year) or 11.13 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sully were around 198 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.97 (year) or 8.16 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sully)CrimesRank (Sully)CrimesRank (Sully)
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
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

Sully Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 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 (9 incidents) and then Public order 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 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 Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
July 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Sully in May 2025

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

1. Upper Cosmeston Farm (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hayes Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Shearwater Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Swanbridge Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Wimborne Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Slade Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Elworthy Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bittern Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Althorp Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Greening Drive (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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