Crime Rates at Smeaton Close, Rhoose, Barry, CF62 3FU

Smeaton Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Llantwit Major , and the 126th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .

Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.

The overall crime rate in the area around Smeaton Close (CF62 3FU) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 49.5% lower than the Llantwit Major average (52.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Smeaton Close (CF62 3FU), the main crime hotspot is near Milburn Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.