Rhymney Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Rhymney’s built-up area recorded 58 crimes, translating to 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 31.0% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting a distinct profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.8% of all reported incidents (26 cases). Anti-social behaviour followed at 19.0% (11 cases), while public order offences made up 13.8% (8 cases). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for these categories, where violence is 2.9 per 1,000 (72% below Rhymney’s rate), anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000 (45% below), and public order offences are 0.6 per 1,000 (134% below). The summer months often see shifts in crime patterns, with festivals and outdoor events potentially increasing opportunities for public order issues and anti-social behaviour. However, the high rate of violence in Rhymney may partly reflect local dynamics such as concentrated community interactions or seasonal social gatherings. The area’s relatively small population size and built-up nature may amplify the visibility of such crimes compared to larger urban centres, though this remains speculative without further data. Property crimes, which include burglary and vehicle crime, accounted for only 10 incidents (17.2% of total crimes), significantly lower than the UK average for property crime categories. This suggests a local imbalance between violent and property crime, influenced by the area’s specific social and spatial characteristics.

July 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with burglary increasing by 100.0% (1 to 2 cases) and possession of weapons rising by 100.0% (0 to 1 case). Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 31.3% (16 to 11 cases), and vehicle crime dropped by 50.0% (6 to 3 cases). These shifts highlight a combination of local factors and broader seasonal trends. Violence and sexual offences, which remain 72% above the UK average (4.9 per 1,000), continue to dominate the crime profile, with no clear sign of decline despite the summer holidays typically associated with reduced crime in some areas. The sharp increase in burglary may be linked to the area’s built-up nature, where transient populations or unsecured properties could contribute. Meanwhile, the reduction in vehicle crime could reflect lower traffic density or fewer opportunities during the summer months. Public order offences, though lower than previous months, remain 134% above the UK average (1.5 per 1,000), suggesting persistent challenges in managing community interactions during peak tourist periods. For residents, the 100% rise in possession of weapons is a concrete data point that may warrant attention, though it is based on a single incident and could reflect improved reporting rather than a surge in actual incidents.

Rhymney’s crime rate in July 2024 (11.0 per 1,000) marked an 18.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 13.5 per 1,000, indicating a short-term decline. This drop, however, does not fully offset the area’s persistent elevation above the UK average. Over the course of the month, 58 crimes were reported, averaging roughly 2 crimes per day. For a population of 5,271 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 91 residents during July—a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the UK’s typical figures. While the decrease from June is promising, the underlying pattern of elevated violent crime and public order issues remains concerning. The daily crime count provides a tangible perspective for residents: a resident has a 1-in-91 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during a typical month, though this is a statistical aggregate and does not imply individual risk. The comparison to the UK average underscores that Rhymney’s challenges are not isolated but reflect a combination of local factors and broader national trends. Population density and the area’s role as a built-up zone within Caerphilly may contribute to the higher-than-average rates of violent and anti-social crimes, though these connections require further analysis to confirm.