Risca Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Risca’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 47.3% of all reported crimes—3.6 per 1,000 residents. This category, at 43% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, starkly contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000, which is 7.0% higher than the UK’s 7.1 per 1,000. The spike in violent crime may partly reflect seasonal factors, as January’s post-holiday period and shorter days could reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes typically associated with retail or leisure activities. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 2.1 per 1,000 (27.3% of total crimes), was 114% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, suggesting localized tensions or community-specific challenges. Property crimes, though lower at 18 total (1.3% of the population), were unevenly distributed: burglary (0.4 per 1,000) was 33% above the UK average, while shoplifting and vehicle crime were 84% and 76% below, respectively. These patterns may align with Risca’s built-up area status, where limited retail footfall in January could reduce opportunities for theft. The data highlights a combination of geographic and temporal factors, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour emerging as key areas for further analysis.

January 2025 saw a 57.9% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 19 to 30 incidents—a surge that outpaced the UK average by 114%. This category’s sharp rise, combined with a 43% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences, underscores a potential shift in community dynamics or policing focus. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 73.7% (19 to 5), possibly reflecting reduced social gatherings during the post-holiday period. The drugs category also saw a 100% increase, with reported incidents doubling from 1 to 2, though this remains far below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Property crime categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime were 84% and 76% below UK averages, respectively, which may align with January’s reduced retail activity and colder weather limiting outdoor opportunities. For residents, the 7.6 per 1,000 crime rate—though 7.0% above the UK average—offers a nuanced picture, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour driving most of the disparity. These findings suggest a need to address localized factors influencing violent crime, while property-related categories remain relatively low compared to national trends.

Risca’s crime rate in January 2025 dropped by 12.7% from the previous month’s 8.7 per 1,000, reflecting a 1.1 per 1,000 reduction. This decline, though modest, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and post-holiday economic activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day—a figure that, while local to Risca, provides context for residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 132 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when scaled to the population of 14,467, highlights the need for community-focused initiatives. Comparing this to the previous month’s rate, the 12.7% decrease suggests possible improvements in policing or temporary reductions in social activity. However, the persistence of high rates in violence and anti-social behaviour—both significantly above UK averages—indicates ongoing challenges that may require targeted interventions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while individual risk remains low, the concentration of violent crime in specific categories deserves closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.