Sarn Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sarn's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a striking contrast between violent crime and property crime. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, exceed the UK average by 47%, marking the most significant outlier in the data. This category accounted for 52.8% of all reported crimes, far outpacing anti-social behaviour (17.6%) and public order offences (7.7%). The 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents rate is 3.9% below the UK average of 7.6, a nuanced comparison that reflects Sarn's specific dynamics. November's seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violence, as crowded public spaces and reduced visibility may heighten tensions. The area's built-up nature within Bridgend, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, could explain the concentration of violent incidents in public areas. Property crime, though lower than the UK average for categories like burglary and vehicle crime, remains a concern, with anti-social behaviour and public order issues indicating persistent community tensions. The data suggests a combination of local demographics, seasonal events, and spatial patterns, with violent crime dominating the monthly narrative.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, anti-social behaviour (doubling from 8 to 16 incidents) and other theft (rising 300% from 1 to 4 cases). These jumps, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary reports, point to shifting patterns in community safety. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50% (from 4 to 2), and public order offences dropped by 46.2% (from 13 to 7), possibly reflecting heightened policing efforts or seasonal changes in public activity. The category of violence and sexual offences, already 47% above the UK average, remains a critical concern, with its high share of total crimes (52.8%) underscoring the need for targeted interventions. Sarn's performance in criminal damage and arson (30% below UK average) and shoplifting (57% below) suggests that certain property-related crimes are less prevalent here, potentially due to effective community engagement or local infrastructure. Residents may find the 30% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it directly impacts daily life in shared spaces.

Sarn's crime rate in November 2024 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 2.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.1, a modest but measurable shift. Translating this to daily life, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualizes the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the population of 12,531. This rate is 3.9% below the UK average, yet the disproportionate rise in violent crime—specifically violence and sexual offences—highlights a divergence from national trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Sarn is statistically safer overall, localized pressures in violent crime may require tailored responses. Comparing this to the previous month, the slight upward trend in crime rate, combined with the significant spikes in anti-social behaviour and other theft, suggests that November's unique combination of seasonal events and community dynamics played a role in shaping the month's crime profile.