Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Vale of Glamorgan recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, marking a 22.5% reduction below the UK average of 7.1. This figure underscores the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.7% of all crimes, making them the most common category, yet their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 16% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect local efforts in community policing or demographic factors such as the area’s mix of urban and rural settings. Shoplifting, the second most prevalent category (14.3% of total crimes), stood out as a significant outlier, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—48% above the UK average. This anomaly could be linked to the presence of high-traffic retail areas or seasonal shopping patterns. Similarly, public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) were 63% above the national average, suggesting potential challenges in managing crowds or enforcing local regulations. These findings highlight the combination of national trends and local conditions, where Vale of Glamorgan’s lower overall rate coexists with pockets of activity that require targeted attention. The winter month of February, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely contributed to the overall downward trend, though the persistence of certain categories above the UK average indicates areas for further exploration.

February 2024 marked a notable surge in bicycle theft, with a 150% increase compared to the previous month, raising the count from 2 to 5. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors such as the transition into spring, when more people take to cycling. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 46.0% (from 50 to 27), a decline that could reflect the reduced outdoor activity typical of winter months. Public order offences also rose by 9.5% (from 95 to 104), a trend that may be associated with local events or increased social interactions during the pre-spring period. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates in the area were 48% above the UK average, suggesting a potential need for enhanced retail security measures. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Vale of Glamorgan, where specific categories consistently deviate from national trends, requiring tailored local strategies.

The crime rate in Vale of Glamorgan for February 2024 dropped by 18.0% compared to the previous month, falling from 6.7 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in the area, where winter months often see reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the local area recorded approximately 26 crimes per day in February, a figure that reflects the month's overall lower activity levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a statistic that provides context for the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, underscoring the area’s generally safer profile. With a population of 135,743, the local context suggests that community-focused policing and seasonal factors may contribute to the sustained reduction in crime. However, the interplay between these factors remains a subject for further analysis.