Risca Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Risca recorded 86 crimes across its population of 14,467 residents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This figure places the area 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (31.4%), followed by criminal damage and arson (17.4%) and anti-social behaviour (14.0%). The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced the distribution of these crimes, particularly in property-related categories. For instance, the higher-than-average rate of criminal damage and arson (1.0 per 1,000) could be linked to the area’s built-up nature, where public spaces and infrastructure are more frequently targeted. Conversely, the significant drop in anti-social behaviour (from 33 incidents in the previous month to 12) may indicate a reduction in public disorder, tied to local efforts or seasonal changes in community activity. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, still requires careful monitoring, particularly as property crimes like burglary (6 incidents) and vehicle crime (2 incidents) showed increases. These trends suggest a combination of factors, including environmental and social dynamics, that shape the crime profile of this built-up area.

May 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns across Risca. Other crime, burglary, and vehicle crime all recorded sharp increases—300%, 200%, and 100% respectively—compared to the previous month. These rises may reflect seasonal factors, such as the increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft both declined by 63.6%, suggesting a possible reduction in public disorder incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (31.4% of total crimes), fell by 52.6% month-on-month, a drop consistent with the broader decline in overall crime. Criminal damage and arson in Risca (1.0 per 1,000) was 67% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), while vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) was 75% below the UK rate (0.4 per 1,000). These discrepancies highlight the area’s unique characteristics, with property crimes showing mixed trends compared to national benchmarks.

Risca's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 41.5% drop from the previous month’s rate of 10.2. This decline translates to roughly 3 crimes per day on average, a figure that, while notable, remains below the UK average of 8.1. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 168 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 14,467, the 86 total crimes recorded mean that residents face a significantly lower risk compared to the national average. The shift in crime mix is also evident: anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14.0% of total crimes in May, fell sharply from its previous month’s level, while property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime saw notable increases. These changes may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the extended evenings and increased outdoor activity typical of May, which could influence both the frequency and nature of incidents in the area.