Risca Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.1% of all reported crimes in Risca during November 2024, making them the dominant category driving the area's crime profile. This category alone exceeded the UK average by 5%, with 39 incidents reported at a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 26.1% of total crimes, and was 116% above the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the post-Black Friday shopping period—likely influenced these patterns. The high prevalence of violence and anti-social behaviour may be tied to the built-up nature of Risca, where concentrated populations and shared public spaces can amplify interpersonal conflicts. Public order offences, at 16.4% of total crimes, were 194% above the UK average, a stark figure that suggests challenges in managing public spaces during events or late-night gatherings. The overall crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents places Risca significantly above the UK average of 7.6, a gap of 22.4%. This discrepancy may reflect local socioeconomic factors or the influence of transient populations in the area. While shoplifting and burglary were below UK averages, the stark contrast in public order and anti-social behaviour rates highlights the need for targeted interventions in community policing and public space management.

November 2024 saw a 450% increase in vehicle crime, rising from two to 11 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the dark evenings of the month, which could deter visibility and increase opportunities for theft. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 84.2%, with 35 reported incidents—over 116% above the UK average. This category's dominance suggests a broader social challenge, exacerbated by the proximity of Bonfire Night events, which often draw crowds to public spaces. Conversely, other theft fell by 83.3%, from six to one incident, due to reduced shopping activity post-Black Friday. The UK comparison reveals that shoplifting in Risca was 42% below the national average, indicating a contrast in retail crime trends between this area and the UK as a whole.

Risca's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 2.2% compared to October's 9.1 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 14,467. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in this community. This figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, underscores the local context of crime in a densely populated urban setting. The increase aligns with seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings of November, which may contribute to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is elevated compared to the UK average, the localised nature of Risca's built-up area likely amplifies the impact of such statistics on residents' daily lives.