Crime is decreasing and LOW in St Athan
St Athan's crime rate is 61.9 per 1,000, with a strong safety score of 85/100, and a decreasing trend.
St Athan's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 1,696 over 12 months
Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 62 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 17.1 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 33.2 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 85 out of 100 |
| Population | 1,696 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 23.6 | 38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 8.8 | 14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 6.5 | 10% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.9 | 10% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.9 | 10% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3 | 5% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3 | 5% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.4 | 4% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.8 | 3% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.2 | 2% |
St Athan, a community within the Vale of Glamorgan, reports an overall crime rate of 61.9 per 1,000 people per year. This figure is lower than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000, contributing to a strong safety score of 85 out of 100, above the UK average of 78. The area has also seen a significant positive trend, with overall crime decreasing by a notable 26.6% year-over-year. This substantial reduction indicates a continuously improving safety landscape for residents.
St Athan has a relatively good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Protect Against These ThreatsIn St Athan, Violence and sexual offences account for the largest proportion of reported crimes, making up 38.1% of the total, at a rate of 23.6 per 1,000 people. Anti-social behaviour follows at 14.3% (8.8 per 1,000), with Criminal damage and arson contributing 10.5% (6.5 per 1,000). For residents and homeowners, the property crime rate in St Athan is 17.1 per 1,000 people, which is below the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000. This category includes other theft (5.9 per 1,000), criminal damage and arson (6.5 per 1,000), burglary (3.0 per 1,000), and vehicle crime (1.8 per 1,000). These figures suggest a moderate risk of property crime, making proactive security measures a sensible consideration.
St Athan has a 33.6% lower crime rate than the UK average.
St Athan has experienced a remarkable positive trend in its crime statistics, with overall crime decreasing by a significant 26.6% year-over-year. This notable reduction reinforces the area's strong safety profile. Reviewing the monthly crime rates per 1,000 people shows a fluctuating but generally decreasing pattern. For example, the rate was 7.7 in October 2024, dropped significantly to 1.2 in December, then saw a peak of 7.1 in January 2025, before generally decreasing to 3.5 in September 2025. Despite these monthly variations, the strong overall reduction indicates a positive trajectory for crime prevention in St Athan.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on St Athan's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Mornings see high theft and 'other' crimes, with some burglary, as daily routines begin.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoons are dominated by theft, with notable burglary, targeting unattended properties.
6pm - 12am
Evenings have increased 'other' crimes, theft, and burglary during social hours.
12am - 6am
Night hours are marked by high 'other' crimes, vehicle offences, and burglary, targeting quiet areas.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by St Athan's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in St Athan, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime patterns in St Athan show distinct hourly variations. Morning hours (6am-12pm) are heavily dominated by theft (52%), alongside 'other' crime types (31%), often linked to daily routines and commercial activity. The afternoon (12pm-6pm) sees an even higher peak in theft (55%), attributed to properties being unoccupied and shops being busy. In the evening (6pm-12am), 'other' crime types become dominant (52%), accompanied by theft (23%) and burglary (16%), likely correlating with increased social activity. Night hours (12am-6am) are marked by a high proportion of 'other' crimes (41%) and vehicle crime (25%), reflecting opportunities when streets are quiet and properties are vulnerable to intrusion, alongside a notable burglary rate (21%).
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How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
Emergency 999 calls requiring immediate attendance — crimes in progress, threat to life, or serious injury.
Serious incidents needing prompt response but no immediate threat to life — recent crimes, vulnerable victims.
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The average burglary takes just 8-10 minutes. Even when police respond quickly, burglars are often gone before anyone arrives.
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St Athan demonstrates a moderate crime profile when compared to its neighbouring communities. With an overall crime rate of 61.9 per 1,000 and a safety score of 85/100, it is generally comparable to Boverton (53.3 per 1,000) and Eglwys-Brewis (49.4 per 1,000). It fares less favourably than West Aberthaw and East Aberthaw, which are likely smaller, more rural settlements with lower crime rates. This regional context provides valuable insight, suggesting that while St Athan is a relatively safe area, its crime rates are higher than some very rural neighbours, making local safety considerations important.
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How we source and verify crime information for St Athan
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in St Athan. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Last updated: September 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months
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