Sarn Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Sarn during November 2025 were 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a rate 44% higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area's unique challenges, particularly in relation to public safety during late autumn. The overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents places Sarn 5.5% above the UK average, with violent crime accounting for nearly half (47.4%) of all reported incidents. Public order offences, at 1.2 per 1,000 (15.5% of total crimes), were 155% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions in communal spaces during the month. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have contributed to these patterns, though the exact interplay between local conditions and crime trends remains to be fully explored. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (25% below), still accounted for 10.3% of incidents, highlighting persistent challenges in community management. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000, 33% below UK average) and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 52% below UK average) contrast with the dominance of violent and disorderly conduct, indicating a complex profile shaped by both demographic and environmental factors.

November 2025 saw a sharp 87.5% increase in public order offences, rising from 8 to 15 incidents—a figure 155% above the UK average. This surge may be linked to the heightened activity during Bonfire Night and the pre-Christmas shopping rush, which often intensifies interactions in public spaces. Concurrently, theft from the person rose by 100% (from 0 to 1), though this remains a minor category compared to the broader trends. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 50%, falling from 8 to 4 incidents, possibly due to increased security measures during the Black Friday period. Other crime dropped by 75%, from 8 to 2 incidents, marking a notable reduction in miscellaneous offences. The violent crime category, which constitutes nearly half of all reported incidents, remained high compared to the UK average, with 46 cases (3.7 per 1,000 residents) compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas with concentrated social challenges. While vehicle crime and criminal damage rates aligned closely with UK averages, the overall shift in crime mix—from property-related incidents to violent and disorderly conduct—suggests evolving patterns in local crime dynamics.

Sarn's crime rate in November 2025 (7.7 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000, indicating a short-term decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while locally significant, does not directly compare to national averages due to the absence of UK-wide daily statistics. Monthly exposure to crime remains relatively low, with one reported incident occurring for roughly every 129 residents over the course of November—a ratio that suggests a manageable level of risk for the local population of 12,531. However, the concentration of violent and public order offences, which collectively account for 62.9% of all reported crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property-related crimes tend to dominate. This divergence may reflect Sarn's urban character and the influence of local factors such as population density and community dynamics. While the 5.5% above-UK-average rate is modest, the specific categories driving this disparity—particularly violence and public order—warrant closer attention from local authorities, as they may indicate underlying social or economic pressures unique to the area.