Dinas Powis Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Dinas Powis’ crime profile in January 2026 reflects a marked divergence from the UK average, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents—54.4% lower than the national figure of 6.8 per 1,000. This position as one of the safest areas in the UK is underpinned by a combination of demographic and geographic factors. As a largely rural built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan, Dinas Powis benefits from a lower population density, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes, such as anti-social behaviour, which is 78% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most prevalent category (accounting for 42.3% of all reported crimes), remain 48% below the UK average, suggesting a broader cultural or environmental influence that suppresses violent crime. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday periods, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the observed trends, including a 66.7% decline in public order offences and a 50% reduction in vehicle crime. However, the 300% surge in other theft highlights vulnerabilities in retail security, particularly in smaller stores where shoplifting incidents increased sharply. This spike, while isolated, underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk sectors. The overall crime rate also aligns with the area’s rural character, where community cohesion and limited anonymity may act as deterrents to certain types of crime. Despite these factors, the presence of property-related crimes, such as burglary and vehicle crime, indicates that even in low-crime environments, specific vulnerabilities can emerge. The data further reveals that the crime mix in Dinas Powis is skewed towards violent offences compared to the UK average, which may reflect local social dynamics or the influence of transient populations during the post-holiday period. These findings highlight the importance of context-specific crime prevention strategies, even in areas that are otherwise statistically safer than the national average.

January 2026 saw a 300% surge in other theft, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a trend likely linked to post-holiday retail activity or increased shoplifting in local stores. Concurrently, burglary and drugs each rose by 100%, though these remain isolated incidents in a context of overall low crime. These increases contrast sharply with a 66.7% decline in public order offences and a 50% reduction in vehicle crime, reflecting seasonal patterns typical of January, such as reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category (11 incidents), fell by 26.7% month-on-month, aligning with the area’s broader trend of being 48% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 78% below the UK rate, highlighting the area’s unique social dynamics. For residents, the spike in other theft—such as shoplifting in local stores—may prompt closer attention to retail security measures, particularly in the town’s smaller retail hubs. The shift from property crimes to violent offences, though modest, suggests potential seasonal influences, with post-holiday periods often linked to increased disputes or transient populations.

Dinas Powis’ crime rate in January 2026 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, an 18.9% drop from the previous month’s rate of 3.9. This decline reinforces the area’s status as significantly safer than the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% higher. On a daily basis, the 26 reported crimes over 31 days equate to roughly one incident per day—a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population and sparse urban activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime per 318 residents highlights a stark contrast to larger urban centres, where crime rates are typically measured per 100 residents. This population-scaled perspective underscores how Dinas Powis’ rural character, with its tight-knit community and limited anonymity, likely contributes to lower rates of certain crimes, such as anti-social behaviour, which is 78% below the UK average. However, the presence of specific categories like other theft and burglary suggests that targeted interventions could address vulnerabilities in retail security and property protection, even within this relatively safe environment. The low crime rate also aligns with seasonal trends, as January typically sees reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime.