Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in the Vale of Glamorgan during October 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by local demographics and seasonal factors. With a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents—23.5% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a consistently lower-than-average exposure to crime. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (21% lower). This suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts or community tensions, potentially influenced by the area’s mix of urban and coastal environments. Property crimes, while less dominant than in many UK regions, still featured shoplifting (14.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (13.3%), both of which reflect the presence of commercial and public spaces. Shoplifting in the Vale of Glamorgan sits 25% above the UK average, a contrast to the 38% below average for anti-social behaviour. This divergence may stem from the area’s retail hubs and coastal tourism, which could drive opportunistic theft. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and Halloween—may have contributed to a rise in violent incidents. The lower rates of burglary and vehicle crime, 9% and 36% below UK averages respectively, align with the area’s relatively stable residential communities and limited industrial activity. Overall, the crime mix illustrates a region where interpersonal violence and retail-related offences dominate, but property crimes remain subdued compared to national trends.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons surging by 166.7% (3 to 8 incidents) and theft from the person rising 150% (2 to 5). These increases, though small in absolute terms, could signal emerging trends in local criminal activity or shifts in policing priorities. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped 85.7% (7 to 1), and robbery fell by 50% (2 to 1), suggesting effective measures in targeted areas or seasonal lulls. The crime mix also reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: shoplifting and public order offences were 25% above the national rate, likely driven by the Vale’s retail and coastal hubs, while anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes were 38% and 62% below average, respectively. This disparity underscores the area’s unique socio-economic profile, where community-focused initiatives may mitigate certain issues. For residents, the 25% above-average rate for shoplifting highlights the need for vigilance in retail zones, particularly during peak shopping periods. Meanwhile, the 36% below-average rate for vehicle crime may reflect lower car ownership or effective local enforcement strategies. These shifts in crime patterns, though not fully explained by the data, offer insight into how local factors interact with broader national trends.

The Vale of Glamorgan’s crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 in October 2024 marked a 2.8% decline from the previous month’s 6.4, reflecting a slight but consistent trend in crime reduction. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 27 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 843 incidents. When scaled to the population of 135,743, this translates to one reported crime for every 161 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that places the Vale of Glamorgan well below the UK average in terms of frequency. This lower density of crime is particularly evident in categories like burglary (4.0% of total crimes, 9% below UK average) and vehicle crime (5.0%, 36% below UK average), which may be influenced by the area’s mix of rural and urban spaces, where property crime is less concentrated. However, the higher-than-average rates for shoplifting and public order offences suggest that commercial and recreational areas remain focal points for law enforcement. For residents, the 1-in-161 monthly exposure figure illustrates that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent compared to other parts of the UK. This balance between low overall rates and specific localised spikes highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk sectors, such as retail and public spaces, while maintaining the area’s overall safety.