Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime profile in January 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property crimes, with the former narrowly outnumbering the latter. At 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall rate is 18.3% below the UK average, a testament to its comparatively lower crime burden. The breakdown highlights violence and sexual offences as the most prevalent category, accounting for 39% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.4%) and anti-social behaviour (10.1%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and public order issues rather than property-related offences, a trend that may reflect the area's social fabric and community structures. Seasonal context plays a role: January, as a post-holiday month, typically sees reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities, which may contribute to lower property crime rates. However, the slight dominance of violent crimes could indicate factors such as increased social gatherings during the holiday season or other local dynamics that warrant further analysis. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) is 8% lower than the Vale of Glamorgan's rate (2.3 per 1,000), suggesting that while the area's violent crime rate is below the national average, it remains a significant component of its crime profile. This balance between violent and property crimes, coupled with the area's overall safety, paints a nuanced picture of local crime trends that aligns with the Vale of Glamorgan's character as a mix of urban and rural environments.

January 2025 saw a significant surge in vehicle crime, jumping 152% from 25 to 63 incidents, a marked departure from the previous month. This increase may reflect seasonal shifts in vehicle usage or changes in local traffic patterns. Robbery rates also doubled, with one reported incident in January compared to none in December, though this small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 34.7%, from 95 to 62, potentially linked to post-holiday retail footfall reductions. The crime mix reveals a notable trend: violent crimes (309) slightly outpaced property crimes (292), a balance that contrasts with the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. This shift may be influenced by the area's mix of urban and rural environments, where community dynamics and local events could drive different crime profiles. The violent crime rate itself was 8% below the UK average, suggesting that while the category is prominent locally, its incidence remains lower than national benchmarks.

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate in January 2025 rose 10.8% compared to December 2024, moving from 5.3 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns influenced by seasonal factors and local activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 26 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total within the rhythm of daily life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 171 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area despite the uptick. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 135,743 residents of the Vale of Glamorgan experienced a crime rate that remains 18.3% below the UK average, highlighting the area's broader safety profile compared to national trends. The rise in vehicle crime and other specific categories will be explored further in the highlights section, but the overall trajectory suggests a balance between localised fluctuations and sustained comparative safety.