Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate for September 2023 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This positioning underscores the area's relative safety compared to the national picture, a trend that has persisted across multiple reporting periods. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.4%) and public order offences (13.4%). These figures suggest a focus on community-based issues, which may be influenced by the area's mix of urban and rural landscapes. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order crimes, as younger populations re-enter social environments. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences, though slightly below the UK average (2.4 vs 2.7 per 1,000), remains a significant concern for local authorities. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including shoplifting (11% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (58% below), may reflect the area's economic profile or the effectiveness of local policing strategies. However, the 45% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average highlights a unique challenge, linked to the area's coastal character and the influx of transient populations during the academic term. These patterns illustrate the need for targeted interventions that address both community-specific and national crime trends.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within the Vale of Glamorgan, with burglary rates surging by 120% compared to the previous month, rising from 20 to 44 incidents. This increase may partly explain the broader property crime trend, though the overall rate remains below the UK average. Conversely, robbery incidents fell sharply by 80%, dropping from five to one, a decline that could reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas as the academic year began. Public order offences also rose by 6%, aligning with the return of students and the start of the university term, which often coincides with heightened social activity. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes increased by 25%, a shift that may indicate changes in local enforcement or community dynamics. Bicycle theft, however, decreased by 50%, linked to improved security measures or seasonal changes in usage patterns. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local events and crime trends, offering residents a nuanced view of their immediate environment.

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2. This decline, though modest, reflects a broader trend in the area's crime profile. On a daily basis, the local authority recorded approximately 31 crimes per day, a figure that, while contextually relevant to the region, does not directly compare to national daily statistics. Over the course of the month, the population experienced a monthly exposure rate of 1 in 146 residents being affected by crime, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. When compared to the UK average, the area's overall rate remains 15% below the national figure, a consistent position that highlights the Vale of Glamorgan's relative safety. This population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime is present, its impact is proportionally lower than in many other regions, a factor that may be influenced by local policing strategies or demographic characteristics.