Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in the Vale of Glamorgan, 6.2 crimes were recorded in May 2023 — a figure 22.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This relatively low rate translates to a tangible reduction in individual risk, with one in every 162 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.2% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.3%) and public order issues (11.6%). These patterns reflect the area’s social dynamics, including the influence of leisure activities and community interactions in public spaces. The seasonal context of May — characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and the potential for increased outdoor drinking — likely contributes to the higher proportion of violent and disorder-related crimes compared to other months. However, the Vale of Glamorgan’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to the area’s relatively low population density, robust local policing, and community-focused initiatives. Violent crime in the Vale of Glamorgan is 24% below the UK average, with 2.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.8 per 1,000. This disparity suggests that local factors, such as the presence of community amenities and the absence of high-density urban centres, play a role in shaping the crime profile. The lower rates of property crimes, including burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000), further reinforce the area’s status as a safer environment compared to the national average. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining current safety measures while addressing the specific vulnerabilities identified in the data, such as the recent increase in theft from the person.

May 2023 saw a 200% surge in theft from the person, rising from one to three incidents — a sharp contrast to the Vale of Glamorgan’s broader trend of lower violent crime rates compared to the UK. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a vulnerability in public spaces during periods of increased outdoor socialising, a pattern consistent with the area’s seasonal context of longer evenings and bank holidays. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 35% (40 to 54), possibly reflecting increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 27.2% (103 to 75), a decline that may align with reduced public disorder during the month. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.2% of all crimes — a higher proportion than the UK average of 24% — suggesting that interpersonal conflicts remain a significant driver of crime in this area. These shifts underscore the importance of targeted policing in high-traffic zones while maintaining the area’s overall safety profile.

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate in May 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, rising by 2.0% from 6.0 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase contrasts with the broader UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s continued position as one of the safer local authority districts in the country. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 27 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, requires contextualisation against the region’s population density and land use. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents — a monthly exposure rate that translates to a relatively low individual risk profile. This statistic, however, does not account for variations in local demographics or the distribution of crime types across different neighbourhoods. The stability in the overall rate suggests that existing measures to maintain public safety have had a mitigating effect, though the slight upward trend warrants monitoring in subsequent months.