Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The Vale of Glamorgan’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure places the area in a relatively safer position nationally, though specific crime types reveal stark contrasts. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.7% of all reported crimes, followed by drugs (10.9%) and anti-social behaviour (10.6%). The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.4 per 1,000, with Vale of Glamorgan’s rate at 2.0 per 1,000, 15% below the national benchmark. However, drug-related offences in the area were 180% above the UK average, a glaring outlier that demands attention. This discrepancy may be influenced by local factors, such as the area’s mix of urban and rural landscapes, which could contribute to varying patterns of drug-related activity. February, a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have amplified certain issues, though the exact relationship between seasonality and crime trends remains unclear. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between relatively low property crime rates and elevated violent and drug-related incidents, suggesting a need for targeted strategies to address these disparities. The area’s crime mix is also shaped by its demographic and geographic characteristics, which likely influence the prevalence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While the Vale of Glamorgan’s overall rate is below the UK average, the significant deviation in specific categories highlights the importance of nuanced analysis to inform effective policing and community initiatives.

Drug-related offences saw a staggering 500% increase, rising from 15 to 90 incidents, marking the most dramatic surge in the dataset. This spike contrasts sharply with the UK average for drugs, which is 0.2 per 1,000, placing Vale of Glamorgan 180% above the national benchmark. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 27%, reflecting a 19% decrease below the UK average. Theft from the person also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 3 incidents—a 200% increase. These shifts suggest a combination of local factors, with drug-related crime standing out as a critical area for further scrutiny. Residents may find the drop in vehicle crime reassuring, though the drug-related surge highlights urgent concerns. The contrast between rising drug offences and falling vehicle crime illustrates a shifting crime mix, with property crimes declining overall but violent and drug-related incidents climbing.

The crime rate in February 2025 rose to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 3.9% increase from the previous month’s 5.8 per 1,000. This shift, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes each day, a figure that may reflect local patterns influenced by seasonal factors. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly exposure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. With a total population of 135,743, this rate remains lower than the UK average but highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends in specific categories, such as drug-related offences, which saw a dramatic rise. The comparison to the UK average underscores the Vale of Glamorgan’s distinct profile, where certain crime types deviate significantly from national norms, requiring tailored analysis.