Total Crime Rate
27.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Powys Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Dinas Powys , and the 139th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Powys Close (CF64 4LQ) in the last 12 months was 27.9 per 1,000 residents and was 38.7% lower than the Dinas Powys average (45.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Powys Close (CF64 4LQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Caernarvon Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Donats Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dinas Powys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastbrook | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Powys Place | Under investigation |
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