Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate in September 2024 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) places it 16.9% below the UK average, reflecting a safer profile compared to the national picture. This figure, which is the lowest recorded for the area in over a year, aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar regions. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.6% of all incidents (309 cases), a rate (2.3 per 1,000) that is 12% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while violent crime remains a significant concern, its frequency is lower than the national norm. Shoplifting (119 cases, 13.7% of total) emerged as the second most common offence, with a rate (0.9 per 1,000) that is 32% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), indicating a particular challenge in retail areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (102 cases, 11.8% of total) was 32% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may be attributed to community policing efforts or lower population density in certain parts of the Vale. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers' week—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns, particularly in areas with high student populations. While violence and sexual offences dominate, the relatively low rates of property crimes (such as burglary at 0.2 per 1,000, 35% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 33% below the UK average) suggest that the area's rural and semi-rural character may play a role in reducing certain types of crime. However, the rise in 'other crime' (23 cases, 2.7% of total) and the 16.7% increase in bicycle theft (7 cases) hint at emerging challenges that could be tied to temporary spikes in foot traffic or changes in local activity patterns. These trends highlight the need for ongoing analysis of crime data to ensure that local policing strategies remain responsive to both established and evolving issues.

September 2024 saw a 43.8% increase in 'other crime' (from 16 to 23 cases), a category that encompasses a range of non-specific offences and may warrant closer monitoring for local patterns. This rise, coupled with a 16.7% increase in bicycle theft (from 6 to 7 cases), could be linked to seasonal factors such as university freshers' week, which often leads to temporary spikes in opportunistic crimes. Conversely, incidents of robbery fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 cases), and theft from the person decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 cases), reflecting heightened awareness or reduced foot traffic in public spaces as nights grew shorter. The area's shoplifting rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 32% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), suggesting that retail areas may be experiencing particular pressure. This contrast with the 32% below UK average for anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000 vs 1.2 per 1,000) highlights the diverse nature of crime patterns in the Vale of Glamorgan. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 43.8% surge in 'other crime', a category that includes a range of non-specific offences and may warrant closer monitoring for local patterns. The 15.2% increase in 'other theft' (from 46 to 53 cases) indicates a growing trend in property-related incidents, which could be tied to seasonal activity or changes in local security measures. These shifts in crime mix underscore the need for tailored policing strategies that address both persistent and emerging challenges.

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate in September 2024 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) marks a 3.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent seasonal trend observed in similar regions. This reduction aligns with the typical slowdown in outdoor activity and large gatherings as the weather cools and daylight hours shorten. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents and local authorities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the Vale of Glamorgan compared to its population of 135,743. This statistic highlights the area's position as a safer region within the UK, where crime remains a rare occurrence for most residents despite the presence of specific challenges such as shoplifting. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces this, with the Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate consistently lower than the national figure. This contrast may be influenced by factors such as effective community policing initiatives, lower population density in certain areas, or a more stable socioeconomic environment compared to more densely populated regions. The daily crime count, while providing a tangible measure of the pace of incidents, should be interpreted alongside broader contextual factors such as local demographics and geographic characteristics.