Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Vale of Glamorgan in October 2024 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that reflects the area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category. This is 21% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting that the area’s lower violent crime rate may be influenced by its relatively stable communities and limited exposure to high-risk environments. Shoplifting (14.7%) and anti-social behaviour (13.3%) followed as the next most common categories, though both showed marked differences from the UK average. Shoplifting, for instance, was 25% above the national rate, likely driven by the presence of retail centres in towns like Barry and Cowbridge. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 38% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area’s emphasis on community policing and local initiatives. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have contributed to an uptick in public order offences, which rose 25% above the UK average. This suggests that darker evenings and seasonal events could be amplifying tensions in public spaces. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places Vale of Glamorgan significantly below the UK average of 8.1, indicating a safer environment than many comparable areas. However, the persistent dominance of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions to address root causes such as socioeconomic factors or community-specific challenges.

October 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons increasing by 166.7% (from 3 to 8 incidents) and theft from the person rising by 150% (from 2 to 5). These sharp increases contrast with an 85.7% drop in bicycle theft (from 7 to 1) and a 50% reduction in robbery (from 2 to 1). The crime mix reveals a persistent emphasis on violent crime, with violence and sexual offences comprising 33.3% of all reported incidents—21% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting (14.7% of total crimes) and public order offences (11.2%) exceeded UK averages by 25% each. This divergence suggests that local factors, such as the presence of retail hubs or community events, may influence these categories more than the national trend. For residents, the 166.7% rise in weapons possession highlights a specific concern that warrants attention from local authorities.

The crime rate in Vale of Glamorgan for October 2024 (6.2 per 1,000 residents) reflects a slight decline from the previous month’s 6.4 per 1,000, marking a -2.8% decrease. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns observed in similar local authority districts during October, a month often associated with reduced outdoor activity due to shorter daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 27 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 161 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The population context further underscores this: with 135,743 residents, the distribution of crime across the area’s diverse communities appears evenly spread. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, offers a tangible measure of risk for individuals living or working in the Vale of Glamorgan.