Penarth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Penarth’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This marks a continuation of a trend observed in recent months, with the area maintaining a significantly lower crime profile than the national benchmark. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences were the most frequently reported category, accounting for 35.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.3%) and public order offences (11.3%). These figures align with Penarth’s character as a coastal town within the Vale of Glamorgan, where tourism and seasonal activity patterns may influence crime dynamics. The summer months often see increased foot traffic in coastal areas, which could contribute to higher rates of public order and anti-social behaviour, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. The crime rate for violence and sexual offences in Penarth was 37% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or community engagement that may help mitigate such incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting and bicycle theft were reported at levels 84% and 43% below the UK average, respectively, which could reflect the area’s relatively low retail density or successful policing strategies targeting petty crime. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of tourist activity—may explain some of the fluctuations in specific crime categories, though the overall safety profile of Penarth remains consistently strong compared to national data.

June 2025 saw a significant 366.7% increase in other theft, rising from 3 to 14 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the summer season, when increased tourist activity and open-air events could create opportunities for opportunistic theft. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 33.3% compared to the previous month, declining from 9 to 6 incidents, which could indicate the effectiveness of targeted crime prevention efforts or seasonal factors reducing domestic vulnerability. The crime rate for violence and sexual offences in Penarth was 37% below the UK average, a marked contrast to the 2% above average for public order offences. This divergence highlights the area’s unique crime profile, with violence-related incidents remaining lower than national trends, due to community cohesion or local policing initiatives. Additionally, shoplifting in Penarth was reported at 84% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the town’s lower retail density or effective deterrence measures such as CCTV or community patrols. These findings underscore the importance of context-specific strategies in addressing crime, with some categories benefiting from local conditions while others require targeted interventions.

Penarth’s crime rate in June 2025 was 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5. This month-on-month decline suggests a sustained improvement in local safety, though it remains to be seen whether this trend continues into the peak of summer. On a daily basis, Penarth recorded approximately 5 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while indicative of local activity, is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents, a statistic that provides a clear sense of the monthly exposure for Penarth’s population of 28,942. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. When compared to the UK average, Penarth’s overall crime rate is 35.8% lower, a difference that translates to a substantial reduction in risk for local residents. This comparison is further reinforced by the fact that several crime categories—such as drugs, robbery, and possession of weapons—were reported at 100% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s distinct safety advantages. These figures collectively illustrate a community that, while not immune to crime, benefits from a combination of geographical factors, policing strategies, and social dynamics that contribute to its relatively low crime profile.