Risca Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Risca's built-up area recorded 169 crimes, translating to 11.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. This rate is 39.3% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a significant disparity that raises questions about local factors. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (41.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (21.3%), and criminal damage and arson (13.0%). These figures suggest a community grappling with persistent social tensions, possibly exacerbated by the area's dense population and limited green spaces. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays could contribute to increased outdoor drinking and socialising, which often correlates with higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, yet Risca's rate of 4.8 per 1,000 is 69% above this benchmark, indicating a localised challenge. Similarly, anti-social behaviour in Risca is 72% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the built-up nature of the area and the potential for concentrated social issues. However, certain categories, such as shoplifting, are 22% below the UK average, suggesting that targeted policing or community initiatives may be effective in specific areas. The interplay between these factors paints a nuanced picture of Risca's crime profile, one that requires careful consideration of both environmental and social determinants.

May 2024 saw a 400% increase in drug-related crimes, jumping from one to five incidents—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as extended evenings and social gatherings during May's bank holidays. Concurrently, theft from the person doubled from zero to one incident, a category that remains 41% below the UK average. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson more than doubled, rising from 11 to 22 cases, a trend that aligns with the UK's 142% above average for this category. These spikes in property-related offences suggest a shift in crime dynamics, possibly linked to increased public activity in the built-up area. Other theft fell by 69.2%, from 13 to four cases, indicating a potential reallocation of criminal focus. This mix of increases and decreases underscores the complexity of local crime patterns, with property crimes dominating over violent offences for the first time in recent months.

Risca's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 11.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 36.3% increase from April's 8.6 per 1,000. This shift places the area 39.3% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes each day, reflecting a persistent local challenge. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 86 residents—a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 14,467 people. When scaled to population size, this rate highlights the disproportionate impact on Risca compared to the UK average. The local context—characterised by a built-up area with dense social networks—may partly explain the elevated exposure, as community interactions can amplify both crime and policing visibility. This monthly exposure figure serves as a tangible metric for residents to assess their personal risk, though it does not account for variations in individual circumstances or policing efforts.