Vale of Glamorgan Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences stood out in February 2026 as a stark contrast to the Vale of Glamorgan’s overall crime profile. At 0.6 per 1,000 residents, this category was 46% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, marking the most significant deviation from national trends. This anomaly may reflect seasonal factors, as winter months often see increased disputes in public spaces, though the area’s relatively low overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000—29.7% below the UK average—suggests broader community resilience. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.7% of all crimes, but their rate of 1.7 per 1,000 was 27% below the UK average. This could indicate effective local policing strategies, though the lower-than-expected rate for violent crime may also align with the area’s character as a mixed rural-urban district with limited nightlife compared to larger cities. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 56% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the Vale’s quieter residential areas and lower population density. Seasonal context further shapes this picture: February’s cold weather and reduced outdoor activity may have dampened opportunities for property crimes, which accounted for just 33.4% of total incidents, compared to 53.3% for violent crime. The area’s crime picture thus illustrates a balance between local demographics and broader seasonal influences, with public order offences emerging as a notable outlier that warrants closer examination.

February saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from one incident to two—a small but significant shift. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, may signal heightened awareness or targeted criminal activity in specific locations. Conversely, drugs offences dropped by 56.5%, from 23 to 10, a decrease that could reflect seasonal patterns or successful local interventions. Bicycle theft fell by 50%, from two to one, linked to colder weather reducing outdoor activity. Other crime, however, surged by 62.5%, increasing from 16 to 26, a category that may include diverse incidents such as fraud or minor disorder. The Vale’s violent crime rate remained lower than the UK average, with 228 cases contributing to 37.7% of all crimes. This contrasts sharply with the 46% increase in public order offences, which may be influenced by local factors such as community events or increased foot traffic in certain areas. While property crime rates were below the UK average, the mix of violent and non-violent crime suggests a combination of local conditions, with public order offences standing out as a key area for further analysis.

February’s crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 marked a 14.6% decrease from the previous month’s 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. This reduction aligns with the Vale’s broader pattern of lower-than-average crime rates, though the drop in February may also be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull in social events. On a daily basis, 22 crimes were reported each day in February, a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within the area’s population of 135,743. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 224 residents—a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average and suggests a relatively safe environment for most residents. This monthly exposure figure highlights the Vale’s effectiveness in managing crime despite the public order outlier. The population-scaled perspective also underscores that even with the 46% increase in public order offences, these incidents remain proportionally small compared to the UK average. For residents, this means that while certain categories may show fluctuations, the overall risk of experiencing crime remains comparatively low, with most areas of the Vale of Glamorgan maintaining a safer profile than the national average.