Dinas Powis Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Dinas Powis’ crime profile in May 2023 reveals a marked dominance of violent over property crimes, a pattern that diverges from the UK average where property crimes typically outnumber violent incidents. The area recorded 25 total crimes, with 10 classified as violence and sexual offences — a category that accounted for 40% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 57%. This imbalance may reflect local factors such as the area’s compact built-up nature, where social interactions are more concentrated, and the influence of public order issues, which contributed 16% of reported crimes. Seasonal factors, including longer evenings and the presence of bank holidays, likely amplified outdoor socialising, potentially increasing the risk of violent encounters. In contrast, property crimes, though lower in absolute terms, saw a 68% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK average — a trend consistent with the area’s limited commuter traffic and low vehicle density. The overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, 62.5% below the UK average, underscores the area’s relative safety. This may be attributed to its small population, which reduces opportunities for certain types of crime, and its positioning within the Vale of Glamorgan, where broader regional trends suggest lower urbanisation and associated crime risks. However, the spike in burglary and other theft highlights the need for vigilance during periods of increased social activity, even in areas with historically low crime rates.

May 2023 witnessed a 100% increase in burglary, with one incident reported — a sharp contrast to the previous month’s zero cases. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. Other theft also rose by 50%, potentially linked to the timing of bank holidays and associated social gatherings. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 57.1%, from seven to three incidents, indicating a reduction in alcohol-fuelled disputes during the month. Violent crimes, at 10 cases, accounted for 40% of total incidents — a significantly higher proportion than the UK average of 57% for the same category. This imbalance between property and violent crime may suggest local social dynamics, such as the impact of public order issues on overall crime patterns. Vehicle crime dropped by 50%, aligning with the area’s limited commuter traffic and reduced vehicle density compared to larger urban centres.

Dinas Powis saw a 26.5% reduction in its crime rate from 4.1 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents in May 2023 compared to the previous month. This decline, though modest, suggests a possible stabilisation in local crime patterns following seasonal shifts. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day during May — a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,268. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 331 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within this built-up area. When viewed against the UK average, Dinas Powis’ crime rate remains 62.5% below the national figure, reinforcing its status as a relatively safe locality. This contrast with broader UK trends may be influenced by the area’s compact size, limited retail presence, and the absence of high-density housing, all of which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in larger urban centres.