Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The Vale of Glamorgan recorded a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, a figure that is 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safer regions in the UK, though the distribution of crime types reveals areas for targeted attention. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.2%) and shoplifting (12.0%). The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter period and the transition into spring—likely influenced activity patterns, with increased outdoor engagement potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour and other public-facing crimes. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) compared to UK averages suggests that the area’s mix of urban and rural environments may offer some natural deterrents to property-related offences. However, the slight increase in shoplifting and the marginal rise in theft from the person indicate that retail and public spaces remain focal points for intervention. These trends align with broader UK patterns, where violence and anti-social behaviour consistently feature as major contributors to overall crime statistics. The Vale of Glamorgan’s performance in April 2025 reflects a combination of local characteristics, including its coastal and rural landscapes, and the seasonal dynamics that influence human activity. While the area’s crime rate remains well below the UK average, the specific challenges highlighted by the data—particularly in anti-social behaviour and retail theft—warrant continued monitoring and community-focused strategies to maintain this positive trajectory.

April 2025 saw a 20% month-on-month increase in anti-social behaviour, with reported incidents rising from 90 to 108. This surge, while not unprecedented, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces, particularly in areas with high foot traffic such as town centres and community hubs. Concurrently, theft from the person rose by 25%, from four to five incidents, a small but notable increase that may reflect heightened activity during the Easter holiday period. In contrast, crimes related to drugs fell sharply by 58.1%, with reported cases dropping from 43 to 18, a trend that could be linked to seasonal shifts or changes in local policing strategies. Shoplifting, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, remained slightly above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, a marginal difference that suggests local retail environments may still be vulnerable to targeted theft. These variations in crime type trends highlight the importance of community engagement and tailored interventions to address specific challenges.

The crime rate in the Vale of Glamorgan for April 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the pace of reduction has slowed compared to earlier in the year. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 27 crimes reported per day in April, reflecting the month’s typical rhythm of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. While this rate remains lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types suggests a need for targeted awareness, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and violence have shown recent upward trends. The population of 135,743 residents means that crime statistics must be interpreted with consideration to the area’s density and the mix of urban and rural settings that characterise the Vale of Glamorgan.