Abertridwr and Senghenydd Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,477 residents, Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 60 crimes in September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 people—20.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area’s elevated risk compared to national benchmarks, though it remains a snapshot of a specific month. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (19 incidents, 31.7% of total), criminal damage and arson (17, 28.3%), and public order offences (10, 16.7%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s seasonal rhythm, as September marks the transition from summer to autumn, with schools and universities resuming operations. The return of students and staff could contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces, driving up incidents of violence and disorder. Conversely, the decline in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month may reflect the stabilisation of community activity as routines re-establish. The spike in criminal damage and arson, however, stands out, with the area’s rate 364% above the UK average. This could indicate targeted vandalism or environmental factors, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Public order offences also rose sharply, linked to the influx of new residents or changes in local dynamics as the month progressed. Overall, the data underscores the need for ongoing monitoring of crime trends, particularly in categories where the area significantly outperforms national averages.

September 2024 witnessed a stark rise in vehicle crime, surging by 200% compared to the previous month, with incidents increasing from 1 to 3. This spike may reflect changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle presence during the back-to-school period. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 38.7%, declining from 31 to 19, a drop that could be linked to the return of students and families to structured routines. Criminal damage and arson also saw a dramatic 183.3% increase, rising from 6 to 17, placing the area’s rate at 2.6 per 1,000—364% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This category’s disproportionate rise may indicate targeted vandalism or seasonal factors. Meanwhile, public order offences climbed by 42.9%, suggesting heightened activity in communal spaces during the transition from summer to autumn.

September 2024 saw a 9.1% decrease in Abertridwr and Senghenydd’s crime rate compared to the previous month’s 10.2 per 1,000 residents. This drop aligns with a broader trend observed in late summer months, where community engagement and seasonal routines may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the month, translating to a rate of 1 reported crime for every 108 residents. While this figure is specific to the area, it underscores the frequency of crime in a community of 6,477 people. When contextualised against population size, the monthly exposure rate—1-in-108—illustrates the relative impact on residents, though it remains distinct from UK-wide metrics, which are not provided for this specific statistic. The reduction in overall crime may also reflect the transition from the end of the summer holiday period to the start of the academic term, which could influence patterns of activity and policing priorities in the area.