Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate for September 2025 stands at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 21.6% below the UK average of 7.4. This performance highlights a distinct contrast to the national picture, where the area's crime profile reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 36% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (12.6%) and anti-social behaviour (10.5%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and public order issues, which may partly explain the area's relative safety compared to the UK. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school, university freshers, and the transition to darker evenings—likely influences patterns, with violence and anti-social behaviour potentially linked to increased social activity in the evenings. Meanwhile, the lower rates of property crimes compared to the UK average could reflect a combination of community initiatives, robust policing, or the area's geographic and demographic makeup, which may include a higher proportion of residential or commuter-focused areas. The data also reveals a notable absence of certain crimes, such as theft from the person and bicycle theft, which are at UK average levels or below, indicating effective local deterrents or a lower prevalence of high-risk environments.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in crime trends, with other theft rising by 58.6% (from 29 to 46 incidents) and shoplifting increasing by 36.1% (from 72 to 98). These rises may reflect heightened activity in retail areas, possibly linked to the start of the academic year and increased foot traffic. Conversely, bicycle theft fell sharply by 60% (from 5 to 2), a drop that could signal the effectiveness of local anti-theft measures or seasonal changes in crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 45.7% (from 151 to 82), a notable decline that might be attributed to the return of school and university students, who may contribute to more structured environments. When compared to the UK average, the area's violent crime rate is 19% below the national figure, suggesting a lower prevalence of severe interpersonal conflict. However, shoplifting and public order offences are 15% and 11% above UK averages, respectively, pointing to localized pressures that require targeted interventions. For residents, the sharp decline in bicycle theft offers a tangible example of how specific crime categories can be influenced by seasonal factors or community-focused policing efforts.

The Vale of Glamorgan's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2. This downward trend underscores a gradual improvement in the area's safety profile. On a daily basis, 26 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, a figure that provides context for residents to gauge the frequency of incidents in their daily lives. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 174 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which would be higher given the Vale's overall rate. With a population of 135,743, the area's crime statistics suggest a relatively stable environment compared to other parts of the UK. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, alongside the absence of high-level crimes like robbery and theft from the person, further reinforces the area's comparative safety. These figures, when viewed alongside the population context, indicate that the Vale of Glamorgan's residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, though localized challenges such as shoplifting and public order issues remain areas for continued attention.