Abercarn Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Abercarn, 4.2 crimes were reported in April 2023 — a rate 44% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This translates to a 1-in-237 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk for residents compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56.5% of all reported incidents (13 cases), despite being 8% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 30.4% (7 cases), though this category was 10% above the UK average, suggesting local factors may influence such incidents. Public order offences, at 8.7% (2 cases), were 38% below the UK average — a stark contrast to the national trend. April’s crime profile aligns with seasonal patterns, as the Easter period and spring weather likely increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced the mix of violent and anti-social incidents. The low vehicle crime rate (0.2 per 1,000, 56% below the UK average) could reflect limited parking infrastructure or fewer vehicles in the area. Overall, Abercarn’s crime rate remains well below the UK average, indicating a safer environment for residents compared to many parts of the country.

April 2023 saw a marked decrease in public order offences, which fell by 60% compared to March (from 5 to 2 cases). This decline may be linked to the Easter holiday period, when community events and reduced foot traffic in public spaces could have deterred such incidents. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 36.4% (from 11 to 7 cases), a shift that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which was 10% higher than Abercarn’s rate. Violent crimes, the most prevalent category, decreased by 18.8% (from 16 to 13 cases), though they remained 8% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This suggests that while local factors may contribute to the overall trend, Abercarn’s violent crime rate is still lower than the national benchmark. A resident could reasonably expect to encounter fewer than one violent crime per month, given the population scale — a statistic that may provide reassurance to local families and businesses. The stark underperformance of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000, 56% below the UK average) raises questions about local infrastructure or vehicle usage patterns, though no definitive causal link is evident from the data.

Abercarn’s crime rate in April 2023 (4.2 per 1,000) represented a 34.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.4 per 1,000, highlighting a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one crime reported per day across the built-up area — a figure that, while not negligible, is far below the UK average for daily crime density. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-237 residents experiencing a crime illustrates the relative safety of the area compared to national standards. This is particularly notable given that the UK average crime rate is 7.5 per 1,000, meaning Abercarn’s residents face a risk that is nearly half that of the average UK citizen. The contrast is even starker in certain categories: for instance, public order offences in Abercarn were 38% below the UK average, while violent crimes remained 8% below the national rate. These disparities suggest that Abercarn’s social and geographic characteristics — possibly including community cohesion or limited commercial activity — may contribute to its lower crime profile. The monthly comparison underscores a positive trajectory, but the absolute numbers remain low enough that residents may not perceive crime as a pressing concern in their daily lives.