Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 in the Vale of Glamorgan saw a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly higher than July’s 6.4 per 1,000, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.2% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.9%) and public order offences (12.1%). These patterns align with the Vale of Glamorgan’s character as a coastal and commuter-focused area, where public spaces and transient populations may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—likely influenced the crime profile, with increased tourism potentially exacerbating public order issues and creating opportunities for targeted offences like robbery. The area’s violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) was 5% below the UK average, a contrast to the 50% above average rate for public order offences, which may reflect the dual impact of tourism and local policing priorities. The overall crime rate, though modestly up from July, remains well below the UK average, suggesting that the Vale of Glamorgan’s broader socio-economic and geographic profile—combining coastal tourism with commuter infrastructure—may temper crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations.

August 2023 marked a sharp 150% increase in robbery cases, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, underscores a shift in crime dynamics that may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased foot traffic during holidays or altered patterns of criminal activity. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 33.8%, from 68 to 91 cases, a trend that could be linked to August’s peak holiday season, where empty homes and increased outdoor activity may heighten opportunities for such offences. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 29.4%, dropping from 34 to 24 incidents, a decline that aligns with historical patterns in areas with robust public transport networks or increased police presence in parking zones. Public order offences also stood out, with the area recording a rate 50% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the impact of summer tourism on local public spaces.

August 2023 saw the Vale of Glamorgan’s crime rate rise by 11.9% compared to July, moving from 6.4 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though modest, contrasts with the area’s overall 11.1% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal 31 reported incidents per day, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 140 residents, a rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 135,743, highlights the relative scale of incidents. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with patterns observed in similar-sized coastal and commuter areas, where transient populations and seasonal activity can influence crime reporting. While the increase from July is notable, the Vale of Glamorgan’s rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that broader regional factors—such as economic conditions or policing strategies—may be contributing to the area’s comparatively lower crime levels.