Pontllanfraith Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pontllanfraith’s crime profile in May 2023 was marked by a stark contrast between violent offences and property crimes. The area recorded 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, 18.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 47% of all crimes (31 cases), with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000—8% above the UK average. Public order offences followed closely, at 15 cases (22.7% of total), with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000, 127% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to May’s seasonal context: longer evenings, bank holidays, and the start of warmer weather, which could encourage outdoor socialising and drinking, contributing to public disorder. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained below the UK average, with 9 cases (13.6% of total) and a rate of 0.9 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, highlights a combination of violent and public order incidents, which may reflect local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies. Property crimes were comparatively low, with 10 cases (15.2% of total), including 3 instances of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000), 33% below the UK average. This suggests that property-related offences may not be a primary concern in Pontllanfraith, though the low numbers could also indicate effective prevention measures or demographic factors, such as a lower proportion of high-risk areas like commercial districts. The seasonal context of May—its mix of public holidays and transition from spring to summer—may have influenced the spike in public order offences, but the overall crime rate remains a point of contrast with broader UK trends.

May 2023 saw a dramatic rise in public order offences, increasing by 114.3% from 7 to 15 cases. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in 'other crime' and a 50% increase in vehicle crime, points to a notable shift in the crime mix. Meanwhile, shoplifting cases dropped by two-thirds, from 6 to 2, marking the most significant decrease. Violent crimes, at 31 (47% of total), remained the most common category, but their rate of 3.0 per 1,000 was 8% above the UK average—a contrast to the 127% spike in public order offences, which were 1.5 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 0.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 18.2% to 9 cases, remaining 32% below the UK average. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity during May, which could contribute to public order incidents.

Pontllanfraith's crime rate in May 2023 rose 10.0% compared to April's 5.9 per 1,000, reaching 6.5 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects broader shifts in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents within the population. This rate, while lower than the UK average, contrasts with specific categories like public order offences, which saw a 127% increase above the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Pontllanfraith’s residents face a crime exposure rate that is 18.8% below the UK average, yet this overall figure masks disparities in individual crime types. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted, with violent offences comprising 47% of all crimes—a proportion that may partly explain the area’s distinct profile compared to other parts of the UK.