Monthly Crime Statistics

Risca Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 saw Risca record a crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, 98.6% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for all reported crimes, a category 96% below the UK average.

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Total Crimes
0.1
Per 1,000 People
7.4
UK Average
-99.3%
vs Previous Month

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The crime profile of Risca in September 2025 reveals a striking imbalance in crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 100% of all reported incidents. This category, at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, is 96% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a stark divergence from national trends. The absence of other crime types—such as property offences, anti-social behaviour, or theft—contrasts with patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where such categories often feature prominently. This imbalance may reflect a combination of local factors, including the area’s population density, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics. Seasonal considerations in September, such as back-to-school activity and the start of university terms, may have influenced community dynamics. The overall crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000, which is 98.6% below the UK average, highlights Risca’s position as an outlier in terms of safety, though further analysis would be required to determine whether this reflects long-term stability or temporary conditions. The low rate of violence and sexual offences, coupled with the complete absence of other crime types, suggests a unique crime picture that warrants closer examination of local contextual factors.

The month-on-month decline in violence and sexual offences was the most striking shift, dropping from 57 incidents in August to just 1 in September—a 98.2% reduction. This category alone constitutes 100% of all reported crimes in September, despite being 96% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The absence of other crime types, such as property or anti-social behaviour, contrasts with typical urban profiles, where such categories often dominate. Residents may find the 98.6% gap between Risca’s overall rate and the UK average particularly notable, though whether this reflects sustained safety measures or temporary factors. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school activity and university freshers—may have contributed to increased community engagement or policing efforts.

Risca’s crime rate in September 2025 fell to 0.1 per 1,000 residents, a 99.3% drop from the previous month’s rate of 9.8 per 1,000. This stark decline contrasts sharply with the area’s historical patterns, though no prior context is available for comparison. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in September, reflecting a near-complete absence of reported incidents over the month. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for every 14,467 residents over the course of September—a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While such a low monthly exposure may suggest a highly secure environment, the absence of data on daily fluctuations means residents cannot infer short-term trends from this metric alone. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite being a built-up area, Risca’s crime profile diverges from typical urban patterns, where higher density often correlates with elevated rates of certain offences.

Crime Breakdown - September 2025

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences10.1100%

Understanding Our Data

How we source and verify crime information for Risca

4,683+
Areas Covered
8.2M+
Crime Records
100%
Official Sources

Understanding the Calculations

The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Risca. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.

Our Information

All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.

Formula Used

Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:

  • Police.ukCrime records from territorial police forces across England and Wales (43 total)
  • Office for National StatisticsPopulation statistics and the Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Home OfficeNationwide crime data and official policy records
  • FOI RequestsAdditional statistics obtained via formal requests to police services
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Page updated: 20 April 2026

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