Lowest-crime areas in Vale of Glamorgan
Of Vale of Glamorgan's 15 neighbourhoods, Cowbridge recorded the lowest crime rate, 31 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Barry East the highest, 154 crimes per 1,000 residents. 13 of 15 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Vale of Glamorgan neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowbridgearound CF71 7FB | 31 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 2 | Ogmore-by-Sea & Llandowaround CF32 0TL | 33 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | Barry Dyfan & Illtydaround CF62 7EZ | 41 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | Dinas Powysaround CF64 4JL | 43 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | Lower Penarth & Sullyaround CF64 3QU | 46 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 6 | Rhoose & Airportaround CF62 3ZR | 47 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 7 | Llantwit Majoraround CF61 2XL | 57 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 8 | Peterston-super-Ely & Wenvoearound CF5 6SS | 67 | Moderate | Shoplifting |
| 9 | Llandough & Coganaround CF64 2SA | 72 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 10 | Penartharound CF64 1EX | 74 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 11 | Palmerstownaround CF63 1LZ | 84 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 12 | Barry Westaround CF62 7HQ | 87 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 13 | Gibbonsdownaround CF62 9EN | 87 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 14 | Barry Islandaround CF62 5DZ | 123 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 15 | Barry Eastaround CF63 4PF | 154 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Vale of Glamorgan has the lowest crime rate?
Cowbridge had the lowest recorded crime rate in Vale of Glamorgan from October 2025 to September 2026: 31 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Vale of Glamorgan has the highest crime rate?
Barry East had the highest recorded crime rate in Vale of Glamorgan from October 2025 to September 2026: 154 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.