Total Crime Rate
76.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southgate area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cowbridge , and the 129th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southgate (CF71 7BD) in the last 12 months was 76.7 per 1,000 residents and was 127.6% higher than the Cowbridge average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southgate (CF71 7BD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 14 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 | Public order | Town Hall Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | A48 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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