Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Vale of Glamorgan’s crime rate in February 2025 was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, though lower than the national average, masks significant variations across crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.7% of all reported crimes, the highest share, yet their rate was 15% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s relatively stable community dynamics, though the presence of a major urban centre within the district could contribute to higher violent crime rates compared to rural areas. Drugs-related crimes, however, stood out as an outlier, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—180% above the UK average. This stark contrast suggests a potential disconnect between local policing efforts and the scale of drug-related activity, though further analysis is needed to determine causal factors. Anti-social behaviour, at 10.6% of total crimes, was 38% below the UK average, influenced by the area’s mix of urban and coastal environments, which may encourage community engagement initiatives. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—likely contributed to a pre-spring lull in certain crime types, though the sharp increase in drugs-related crimes defies this pattern. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of local characteristics and national trends, highlighting the need for nuanced approaches to crime prevention.

Drugs-related crimes saw a staggering 500% increase in February, rising from 15 to 90 incidents—a figure that dwarfs the UK average by 180%. This surge contrasts sharply with declines in other categories, such as vehicle crime, which fell by 27%, and criminal damage and arson, down 23.5%. The breakdown of crime types reveals a notable shift: violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (33.7% of total crimes), but their rate was 15% below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences were 36% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to local events or social dynamics. For residents, the sharp rise in drugs-related crimes underscores an urgent need for targeted interventions, though the reasons for this spike remain unclear without further data.

The crime rate in February 2025 rose by 3.9% compared to the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, Vale of Glamorgan recorded approximately 29 crimes per day in February, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime profile. When considering the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 165 residents, a ratio that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This monthly aggregate highlights the scale of crime relative to the area’s population, though it does not account for variations in local demographics or spatial distribution. The increase from the prior month, while modest, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition from winter to spring, which can affect patterns of activity and crime reporting.