Dinas Powis Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dinas Powis, a built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan, recorded a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, placing it 44.3% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure, though higher than the previous month’s rate of 2.7, remains a marked contrast to the national picture. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.9% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (18.8%) and shoplifting (9.4%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended periods of darkness, and holiday-related gatherings—likely contributes to the heightened incidence of public order offences and other crimes. The area’s violent crime rate, at 1.8 per 1,000, is 30% below the UK average, a pattern that may reflect the community’s relatively cohesive social fabric and the presence of local amenities that deter more severe criminal activity. However, the surge in public order offences—up 500% from November—suggests that festive season pressures and the concentration of population in a limited geographic area may exacerbate tensions, particularly in spaces where alcohol consumption and crowded conditions are common. Shoplifting, though lower than the UK average, also saw a 30% deficit, linked to the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. The overall crime rate, while modest, underscores the need for targeted interventions during peak periods of activity.

December 2025 marked a sharp increase in public order offences, rising from one incident in November to six—a 500% month-on-month jump. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in vehicle crime and the first reported case of weapon possession, suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft cases both dropped by two-thirds, reflecting a combination of seasonal and environmental factors. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents is 30% below the UK average of 2.6, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the built-up area’s relatively stable community structures. However, the significant rise in public order offences—now accounting for 18.8% of all crimes—highlights a potential challenge in managing festive season disruptions, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or limited public space.

Dinas Powis' crime rate rose by 45.5% in December 2025 compared to the previous month, moving from 2.7 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 44.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 258 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. With a population of 8,268, the area’s crime rate remains lower than the UK average, though the month-on-month rise suggests a shift in local dynamics that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased public activity during the festive period and extended periods of darkness.