Abertridwr and Senghenydd Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Abertridwr and Senghenydd, 10 crimes were reported in August 2024, placing the area 24.4% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This rate, while elevated, offers a lens into the daily realities of crime for local residents: the likelihood of encountering a reported incident is approximately one in every 98 people over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47% of all incidents—nearly double the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.7%, and public order offences at 10.6%, both significantly above the national figures. These patterns may be influenced by the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month that brings increased tourism and potentially more transient populations to the area. The higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour could reflect the pressures of summer evenings, when social gatherings and public spaces see heightened activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft-related crimes remained below the UK average, due to local retail strategies or community-focused policing efforts. The interplay between these factors—seasonal shifts, population dynamics, and local enforcement—creates a complex picture of risk that residents must navigate, with the most immediate concern being the disproportionate prevalence of violent crime compared to the national profile.

August 2024 marked significant shifts in crime patterns, with drugs-related offences doubling from zero to two incidents, a 100% increase. Similarly, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson each rose by 100%, reflecting a notable uptick in specific categories. These changes contrast with a 90% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 10 to one incident—a stark reversal that may indicate altered patterns in local activity or enforcement. The breakdown of crimes reveals a pronounced imbalance: violence and sexual offences dominate at 47% of the total, 78% above the UK average, while shoplifting and other theft categories remain below the national average. This mix highlights the area’s unique challenges, with violent crime far outpacing property crime. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in drug-related incidents, which may signal shifting local dynamics or increased visibility of such activity during the summer months.

In August 2024, Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded a crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 13.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 9.0. This translates to roughly two crimes reported each day across the built-up area, a figure that may offer local residents a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 98 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the scale of exposure for the area’s population. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the comparison to the daily crime context reveals a local rhythm: 66 crimes over 31 days equates to a steady, though not overwhelming, pace of incidents. This rate is also 24.4% above the UK average, a disparity that highlights the area’s distinct profile compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, while the rate is elevated, it remains a manageable figure in the context of daily life for residents.