Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 saw the Vale of Glamorgan record a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects the area’s broader trend of maintaining safer conditions compared to the national average, though the month-on-month increase of 11.9% from July’s 6.4 per 1,000 suggests a shift in local crime patterns. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (332 incidents, 34.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (193, 19.9%) and public order offences (117, 12.1%). These figures align with the area’s character as a mix of coastal and urban environments, where public spaces and tourism may drive both violent and disorderly incidents. Seasonal factors, such as August’s peak holiday season, likely contribute to the rise in public order offences and criminal damage, as increased foot traffic and empty homes during the summer months could create opportunities for crime. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with violent crimes 5% below the national level and vehicle crime 59% below, suggesting effective policing or community measures in place. The breakdown also shows that while anti-social behaviour and public order offences are notable, they are not proportionally higher than in other regions, indicating a balanced approach to managing local challenges. This data highlights the Vale of Glamorgan’s ability to maintain safety amid seasonal fluctuations, though the upward trend in certain categories warrants continued attention.

August 2023 marked a sharp increase in robbery, with incidents rising by 150% from 2 to 5. This jump, while statistically significant, remains far below the UK average for the category. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 33.8%, from 68 to 91, suggesting a potential link to seasonal factors such as increased tourism and the associated use of public spaces. In contrast, vehicle crime and burglary both declined, with vehicle crime falling 29.4% to 24 and burglary dropping 13% to 20. These decreases may reflect improved security measures or a shift in criminal focus during the summer months. Violent crimes—accounting for 34.2% of all incidents—remain 5% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s overall lower crime rate. The rise in public order offences, 50% above the UK average, highlights a growing challenge in managing crowds and ensuring community safety during peak holiday periods.

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate in August 2023 rose by 11.9% compared to July, climbing from 6.4 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime dynamics. On a daily basis, 31 crimes were reported each day, a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 140 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when considered alongside the population of 135,743, illustrates the distribution of risk across the community. The rise in violent crimes and public order offences may partly explain this trend, though seasonal factors such as increased tourism during August could also contribute. This rate remains 11.1% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relatively safer profile despite the upward movement from the previous month.