Pencoed Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2024, Pencoed's crime profile revealed a marked dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may partly explain the area's 25.4% lower overall crime rate compared to the UK average. With 23 violent crimes recorded against 13 property crimes, the balance suggests a local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts or public order issues may play a larger role than theft or burglary. This contrasts with national trends where property crimes often outnumber violent crimes in built-up areas. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.4% of all reported incidents. This was 10% below the UK average for the same category, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the national benchmark of 7.1 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed with 13.2% of total crimes, also below the UK average. Seasonal factors in December—such as extended evening darkness, Christmas shopping activity, and the potential for empty homes during holidays—may influence this mix. The low burglary rate (1.9% of total crimes) compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) could reflect a combination of community vigilance and the area's built-up character, where residential density might deter targeted break-ins. However, the rise in 'other crime' (now 3.8% of total) compared to the previous month highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging categories.

December 2024 saw significant shifts in Pencoed's crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for 43.4% of all reported incidents—nearly double the proportion of property crimes. This stark imbalance, while 10% below the UK average for violence, contrasts with national patterns where property crimes typically dominate in urban areas. The month-on-month changes included a 100% increase in 'other crime' (now 2 incidents), a 50% rise in drug-related offences (from 2 to 3), and a 33% increase in vehicle crime (from 3 to 4). These increases may reflect seasonal factors such as holiday-related alcohol consumption or increased vehicle movement during Christmas shopping. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 22.2% (from 9 to 7), possibly linked to holiday-related community cohesion or reduced public gatherings. Pencoed's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 10% below the UK average, while 'other theft' fell 63% below the national rate. This suggests a combination of local factors—such as the area's built-up nature, which may reduce opportunities for burglary, and community-focused policing strategies that could be mitigating certain types of violence.

Pencoed's December 2024 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 5.4% decrease from November's 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but sustained improvement in local safety. This rate translates to roughly 2 crimes per day across the built-up area's 10,015 residents—a daily figure that, while non-zero, remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 189 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 25.4% lower than the national average. This comparative advantage is particularly evident in categories like burglary (68% below UK average) and other theft (63% below), which may be influenced by Pencoed's compact urban layout, which could deter opportunistic crimes. However, the area's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 10% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community policing or social cohesion may be contributing to this outcome. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Pencoed's residents face a lower risk of crime overall, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences (43.4% of total crimes) indicates that targeted interventions in this category may still be necessary. This balance between relative safety and specific vulnerabilities underscores the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention in the area.