Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in the Vale of Glamorgan, 7 crimes were reported in May 2024 — a rate 16.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime at roughly 31 incidents per day, or one reported crime for every 142 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32% of total), shoplifting (14.6%), and public order offences (13.5%). While the area's overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, specific patterns emerge: violence and sexual offences in the Vale are 19% below the UK rate, likely reflecting the district's relatively stable urban-rural mix and community-focused policing strategies. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences are significantly higher than the UK average, consistent with the area's retail and tourism hubs, which may see increased foot traffic during May's extended evenings and bank holidays. The seasonal context of longer daylight hours and warmer weather appears to align with the 13.5% of crimes classified as public order, which often spikes during periods of increased socialising. These figures suggest that while the Vale remains safer than the UK average overall, targeted vigilance in high-traffic areas may be warranted.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+300%) and theft from the person (+300%), both rising from 2 to 8 incidents. This tripling of weapon-related offences may partly explain the 72% rise in public order crimes, which reached 129 incidents — a 59% increase above the UK average. Shoplifting remained 56% above the UK rate, with 139 incidents reported, highlighting ongoing challenges in retail areas. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 22.2% (from 45 to 35), possibly reflecting reduced parking congestion or improved security measures in commercial zones. Other theft also decreased by 19%, from 63 to 51 incidents, though it still remains 31% below the UK average. The crime mix shifted slightly toward violent offences, with violence and sexual offences making up 32% of total crimes — a proportion consistent with the area's demographic profile of mixed urban and rural populations. These fluctuations suggest that while some categories show improvement, others require renewed attention, particularly in addressing the sharp rise in weapon-related incidents which could signal broader social tensions.

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate in May 2024 (7.0 per 1,000) represented a 16.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000, indicating a notable upward trend over the past two months. This rise, however, still keeps the area 16.7% below the UK average, a gap that has remained consistent despite the month-on-month increase. On a daily basis, 31 crimes were reported in the Vale — a figure that, while seemingly high, translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 142 residents. This monthly ratio provides a clearer picture of risk than daily counts, which can fluctuate due to short-term events. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 953 total crimes were distributed across 135,743 residents, meaning each resident faced a 0.07% chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which suggests that while the Vale is not immune to crime trends, its overall safety profile remains strong. The increase from April to May may reflect seasonal patterns, with longer evenings and bank holidays contributing to a 72% rise in public order offences — a category that often spikes during periods of increased social activity. These dynamics illustrate how local conditions can influence crime trends even within a broader context of relative safety.