Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Vale of Glamorgan during December 2025, accounting for 41.6% of all reported crimes. This category, which recorded 299 incidents, sits 14% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, despite being the most frequent crime type locally. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 24.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.0, reflecting a broader trend of lower violent crime in this part of Wales. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns: the Christmas shopping peak, coupled with extended evening darkness, may have influenced both victim behaviour and policing priorities. Public order offences (11.8% of total crimes) rose 36% above the UK average, a figure consistent with the area’s mix of urban retail hubs and rural communities where noise complaints and anti-social behaviour are more visible. Meanwhile, shoplifting (10.3% of total crimes) remained slightly above the UK average.6 per 1,000 rate suggests that local retail security measures have mitigated large-scale theft. The overall crime profile contrasts with higher-risk urban centres, where property crime typically dominates, but Vale of Glamorgan’s focus on violence and public order reflects its demographic and geographic balance between coastal towns and inland villages. This pattern is unlikely to shift dramatically in the new year unless targeted interventions address the root causes of violent incidents.

December 2025 saw a 32% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 25 to 33 incidents, a shift that may be linked to heightened traffic during the Christmas shopping period. Bicycle theft, though still low at four reported cases, surged by 33.3% compared to November, possibly due to increased holiday cycling or inadequate security measures in residential areas. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 37.5% (from 16 to 10), a decline that aligns with typical seasonal trends where illicit activity diminishes during the festive season. The area’s public order offences (85 incidents) exceeded the UK average by 36%, highlighting the need for community-focused initiatives in high-traffic zones. Violent crimes remained 14% below the UK average, despite comprising the largest share of total incidents. This contrast with national trends could be attributed to the Vale of Glamorgan’s relatively stable population and lower levels of deprivation compared to more densely populated regions. Residents may find the 0.6 per 1,000 rate for shoplifting particularly relevant, as local retailers have implemented measures to reduce theft during peak shopping times.

The crime rate in Vale of Glamorgan dropped 8.8% from November 2025’s 5.8 per 1,000 to 5.3 per 1,000 in December, a decline that may reflect the seasonal lull in certain crime categories. On a daily basis, 23 crimes were reported each day in December, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the area’s population of 135,743. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 189 residents, a ratio that places the area among the safer regions in the UK. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would require further data to quantify precisely. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Vale of Glamorgan’s crime rate is low compared to its size, with violent crime rates particularly underperforming nationally. This contrast is evident when considering that anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.4 per 1,000) both fell below UK averages by over 40%, suggesting effective local policing strategies. Residents benefit from this comparative advantage, though the public order and shoplifting figures indicate areas for improvement. The 1-in-189 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk, helping individuals contextualise their personal safety within the broader statistical framework.