Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in the Vale of Glamorgan, 6.6 crimes were reported in May 2025—a rate 18.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a roughly 1-in-151 chance of a resident being directly affected by crime over the course of the month. The crime profile reveals a distinct mix of incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 36.5% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.5%) and public order offences (11.8%). These figures align with the area’s character as a coastal district with a blend of urban and rural communities, where seasonal patterns influence activity. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising in public spaces, which may partly explain the higher proportion of public order and anti-social behaviour incidents. Violence and sexual offences, however, remain significantly lower than the UK average for this category (15% below), suggesting local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic differences—may play a role in mitigating these crimes. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK suggests a combination of effective local initiatives and the geographical context of a region with accessible green spaces and lower population density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

May 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Burglary rates doubled compared to April, with 38 incidents reported—up from 19. This 100% increase contrasts with a 37.8% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 98 to 61. The decline in shoplifting may reflect seasonal changes, such as reduced foot traffic during May’s bank holidays, or heightened retail security measures. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained below UK averages, with the latter category (public order) being 38% higher than the UK average. This anomaly may indicate local pressures in public spaces, such as increased alcohol consumption during longer evenings. Bicycle theft also rose sharply by 100%, from 2 to 4 incidents, a trend linked to the start of warmer weather and increased cycling activity. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 60%, from 5 to 2, due to heightened awareness during holiday periods. These shifts highlight how seasonal and environmental factors can influence crime patterns, with some categories responding predictably to May’s unique rhythm while others, like burglary, defy immediate explanation.

The crime rate in May 2025 rose by 9.8% compared to the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, 29 crimes were reported each day in Vale of Glamorgan, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 135,743 residents. Over the course of the month, the chance of a resident being directly involved in a reported crime was approximately 1 in 151, a ratio that contextualises the impact of crime in a localised sense. While this monthly exposure figure remains lower than the UK average, it highlights the need for ongoing vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even small changes in crime rates—such as the 100% increase in burglary—can have measurable effects on individual risk. For instance, the doubling of burglary incidents in May may seem statistically significant, but in practical terms, it represents a relatively minor shift in the overall crime profile. This contrast between aggregate statistics and individual experience is critical for residents assessing their own safety, as the local context—such as the distribution of crime across urban and rural areas—can shape perceptions of risk differently than raw numbers alone.