Pencoed Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pencoed's December 2023 crime profile reveals a marked dominance of violent crimes over property offences, with the former accounting for 51.2% of all incidents compared to 23.3% for property crimes. This stark imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes typically make up a smaller proportion of the overall rate. The area's crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places it 40.3% below the national average of 7.2, a gap that underscores Pencoed's distinct safety profile. Violent crimes, including 22 incidents of violence and sexual offences, were 16% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may contribute to this lower rate. However, the prevalence of violent crime still raises questions about community dynamics, particularly during the festive season when social interactions intensify. Seasonal factors such as extended evenings, holiday shopping, and the closure of some businesses may have influenced this pattern, though the exact interplay between these elements and crime remains complex. Property crimes, while significantly lower than violent offences, showed notable variations: criminal damage and arson rose sharply by 200%, linked to the increased use of decorative lighting and unoccupied homes during the holidays. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, reflecting the area's relatively low incidence of these specific offences. This combination of factors illustrates a community where violent crime, though lower than the national average, remains a prominent concern, while property-related incidents are generally subdued but not entirely absent. The overall crime rate, while low, highlights the need for targeted approaches to address the specific challenges posed by violent crime in Pencoed during peak social periods.

December 2023 marked a sharp contrast in crime patterns, with violent crimes dominating the landscape at 51.2% of all incidents compared to property crimes at 23.3%. This imbalance may reflect the month's social dynamics, such as increased gatherings during the festive season. Violent crimes fell by 29% compared to November, with 22 incidents reported—still 16% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, a trend that could be linked to holiday-related activities or unoccupied homes. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 14.3%, due to heightened community vigilance during the festive period. These shifts illustrate how seasonal factors can amplify or mitigate specific crime types without necessarily altering the broader balance between property and violent crime.

December 2023 saw Pencoed's crime rate fall to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, an 18.9% decrease from November's 5.3 rate. This decline aligns with the month's seasonal dynamics, including extended holiday closures and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that reflects both the lower overall rate and the concentrated nature of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 233 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. When scaled to Pencoed's population of 10,015, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though localised spikes in specific categories may still impact certain neighbourhoods. The contrast with the UK average underscores the area's distinct crime profile, with property crimes remaining below national levels despite the seasonal context.