Total Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clare Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cowbridge , and the 85th lowest 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 Clare Drive (CF71 7HS) in the last 12 months was 19.7 per 1,000 residents and was 41.6% lower than the Cowbridge average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clare Drive (CF71 7HS), the main crime hotspot is near Greenside. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cowbridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cae Stumpie | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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