Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Vale of Glamorgan recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, which may be attributed to the area's blend of urban and rural characteristics, including a strong presence of community-focused policing and lower population density compared to major cities. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.3% of all reported incidents (326 cases), a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 that was 7% below the UK average. This category's dominance aligns with the area's seasonal context, as November brought colder weather, shorter days, and events like Bonfire Night, which can increase opportunities for such crimes. Shoplifting (11.5% of total crimes) and public order offences (11.4%) followed as the next most common categories, with shoplifting at 0.7 per 1,000 remaining 11% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be linked to the Vale of Glamorgan's retail hubs, which are likely to experience higher foot traffic during the post-Black Friday shopping period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (10.8% of crimes) was significantly below the UK average (43% lower), suggesting that local initiatives or community cohesion may play a role in mitigating such incidents. The area's lower rates of burglary (1.3% of crimes, 0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (3.2% of crimes, 0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average may reflect a combination of effective street lighting, secure housing developments, and a lower concentration of high-value assets in residential areas. Seasonal factors, including the impact of dark evenings on visibility and the timing of festive events, likely contributed to the overall crime profile. The Vale of Glamorgan's crime picture, therefore, illustrates a balance between localized challenges and broader national trends, with the area maintaining a safer environment than the UK as a whole.

November 2025 saw a significant 80% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 5 to 9 incidents. This spike, though still low compared to the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), may relate to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night events or increased public gatherings. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 40% (5 to 3 incidents), a decrease potentially linked to colder weather reducing outdoor activity or improved local security measures. The category of public order offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 49% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could reflect the area's mix of urban and rural spaces where public events or transportation hubs contribute to such incidents. Shoplifting remained 11% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a trend consistent with the retail activity surrounding Black Friday and the month's shorter daylight hours.

The crime rate in Vale of Glamorgan for November 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, decreasing slightly by 1.7% from 5.9 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 26 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local context of a mixed urban-rural district with a population of 135,743. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population, the 5.8 per 1,000 rate places the Vale of Glamorgan well below the national benchmark, with the gap reflecting broader patterns in local policing, community engagement, or socioeconomic factors. This population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite fluctuations in specific categories, the area maintains a safer profile than the UK as a whole.