Crime in Dinas Powis: statistics, rates and trends
362 crimes were recorded in Dinas Powis in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dinas Powis at a glance
- Crime trends in Dinas Powis
- Types of crime in Dinas Powis
- Dinas Powis compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Dinas Powis
- Streets with the most crime in Dinas Powis
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dinas Powis
- Demographics of Dinas Powis
- Questions about crime in Dinas Powis
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (156), public order (51) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,246th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Dinas Powis | Vale of Glamorgan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 362 | 9,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.2 | 73.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,374 | 135,743 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dinas Powis peaked in the year to August 2020 (489 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (328). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 362 | 43.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 376 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 387 | 46.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 328 | 39.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 436 | 52.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 444 | 53.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 489 | 58.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 396 | 47.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 384 | 45.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 56 to 36 and criminal damage and arson fell from 48 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 18.6 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Public order | 51 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Dinas Powis; the highest is Cardiff (113.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Pontyclun (38.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dinas Powis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penarth | 1,673 | 59.6 | +38% |
| Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | 5,851 | 99.7 | +131% |
| Cardiff | 41,320 | 113.9 | +163% |
| Rhoose | 310 | 40.7 | -6% |
| Pontyclun | 200 | 38.9 | -10% |
| Caerphilly | 3,656 | 113.3 | +162% |
| Church Village | 574 | 39.7 | -8% |
| Beddau | 562 | 73.5 | +70% |
Dinas Powys is the one area listed within Dinas Powis, with 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinas Powys | Neighbourhood | 8,374 | 362 | 43.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Dinas Powis over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Vale Court” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Vale Court | 30 |
| On or near Caerphilly Close | 26 |
| On or near Coed Y Ffynnon | 17 |
| On or near Criccieth Court | 17 |
| On or near Conway Close | 16 |
| On or near Clos Derwen | 11 |
| On or near Clos Yr Ysgol | 10 |
| On or near Greenmeadow Close | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near The Square | 8 |
Of the 326 crimes in Dinas Powis with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 18.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
Dinas Powis has an estimated population of 8,374 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dinas Powis average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dinas Powis | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Dinas Powis a safe place to live?
Dinas Powis recorded 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,246th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dinas Powis?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (51).
Is crime in Dinas Powis going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dinas Powis was down 4% on the year before: 362 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 376 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dinas Powis?
About 8,374 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dinas Powis?
Dinas Powis is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.