Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in July 2023 was the 200% surge in 'Other crime' reports, a category that typically includes unclassified or less frequent incidents. This unexpected increase, coupled with a 150% rise in bicycle theft and a 100% jump in robbery, contrasts with a 6.3% overall decline in the area’s crime rate compared to June. The Vale of Glamorgan’s overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents remains 22.9% below the UK average of 8.3, a consistent trend that may reflect effective local policing or demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.1% of all crimes, though their rate is 21% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (18.6% of total crimes), saw a 21.8% decrease, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during school holidays. Meanwhile, public order offences rose slightly above the UK average by 13%, which may be influenced by the peak of summer festivals and events. These patterns are consistent with the area’s seasonal rhythm, where July typically sees higher outdoor activity and tourism, though the exact relationship between these factors and crime trends remains unverified. The data highlights a combination of local conditions and national averages, with some categories showing marked divergence from the UK profile.

July 2023 witnessed a stark 200% increase in 'Other crime' reports, rising from four to twelve incidents. This surge, alongside a 150% jump in bicycle theft and a 100% rise in robbery, contrasts with declines in anti-social behaviour (down 21.8%) and vehicle crime (down 20.9%). The violence and sexual offences category remained the most common, accounting for 34.1% of all crimes, but its rate (2.2 per 1,000) was 21% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, exceeded the UK average by 13%, suggesting potential challenges in managing crowds during summer festivals or events. These shifts may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased tourism or outdoor activity. Residents may find the 28 daily crime figure useful for assessing local safety in relation to the area’s population density.

The crime rate in July 2023 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 6.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as July typically sees reduced foot traffic in retail and commercial areas following the end of the school term. Daily crime statistics show an average of 28 crimes reported each day, a figure that may be contextualised by the area’s population of 135,743. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a ratio that suggests a relatively low level of monthly exposure compared to UK averages. This exposure rate is consistent with the Vale of Glamorgan’s overall crime profile, which has remained below the UK average for several months. However, the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced shifts, such as a 22.9% gap between the area’s rate and the UK average, which may be influenced by local policing strategies or demographic factors not captured in the data.