Total Crime Rate
8.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastgate area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cowbridge , and the 20th 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 Eastgate (CF71 7AB) in the last 12 months was 8.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% lower than the Cowbridge average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Eastgate (CF71 7AB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A4222, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Borough Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cowbridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cae Stumpie | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Town Hall Square | Under investigation |
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