Pencoed Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Pencoed during September 2024 reveals a combination of violent and non-violent offences, with anti-social behaviour and public order incidents forming a significant portion of recorded crimes. At 5.4 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect both local socioeconomic factors and the built-up nature of the area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.2% of all crimes, a proportion that is 27% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its frequency is comparatively lower in Pencoed. Anti-social behaviour, however, constitutes 25.9% of all recorded incidents, a figure that is 20% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing disruptive conduct. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may partly explain the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour, as younger populations often contribute to such patterns. Public order offences also exceed UK averages by 25%, linked to increased social interactions during this transitional period. Shoplifting incidents rose sharply, with a 300% increase month-on-month, though this category remains 41% below the UK average. This suggests that while retail crime is a growing concern locally, it is still relatively contained compared to national trends. The balance between violent and non-violent crime in Pencoed during September illustrates a community grappling with specific challenges, particularly in managing anti-social conduct, while maintaining a lower overall crime rate than the UK as a whole.

September 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising 133.3% (from 6 to 14). These spikes contrast sharply with a 66.7% decline in criminal damage and arson (from 12 to 4). The area's violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggesting a lower incidence of severe crimes compared to national trends. However, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both exceed UK averages by 20% and 25% respectively, indicating persistent challenges in managing disruptive conduct. A resident might find the 300% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential need for enhanced retail security measures in the area.

Pencoed's crime rate in September 2024 rose to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 46.1% increase from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000. This shift raises questions about temporary factors influencing local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly two reported crimes per day, a figure that may reflect both the local population density and the nature of incidents recorded. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 185 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate, while low compared to some urban centres, highlights the need for continued vigilance in a built-up area where crime patterns may fluctuate with seasonal changes. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Pencoed's residents face a relatively low risk of victimisation compared to the UK average, despite the month-on-month rise.