Mynydd Isa Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mynydd Isa's crime rate for October 2025 stands at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's overall safety, particularly when compared to the national profile. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (35% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and criminal damage and arson (15%). These figures, while concerning in isolation, remain significantly below UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 55% lower than the national rate, anti-social behaviour is 44% below, and criminal damage and arson are 11% below. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter days, the clocks going back, and the approach of Halloween—likely contributes to the pattern of reported crimes, with darker evenings potentially increasing the risk of certain incidents. However, the overall crime rate remains a testament to the area's relative safety, suggesting that local initiatives, community cohesion, or the built-up nature of the area may play a role in mitigating crime. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) further reinforce the area's distinct profile compared to larger urban centres, where such offences are more prevalent. While the rise in shoplifting and drug-related incidents from September raises questions about local dynamics, the broader trend remains one of continued safety and a crime profile that diverges from the UK average.

October 2025 witnessed a sharp increase in shoplifting, with a 100% rise from zero to one incident, and a similar spike in drug-related offences. These changes, though small in absolute terms, may signal shifts in local activity patterns, particularly as Halloween approached. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 50% compared to September, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as increased vandalism during darker evenings. The area's violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 (35% of total crimes) remains 55% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is 44% below the national benchmark. This suggests that while certain categories are on the rise, Mynydd Isa continues to perform well relative to the UK in key areas. Residents may find the shoplifting increase particularly relevant, given the area's small retail presence and the potential for increased foot traffic during festive events.

Mynydd Isa's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 25.0% compared to September's 2.8 per 1,000, reaching 3.6 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and the approach of Halloween. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during darker evenings. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 282 residents highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 5,630 people. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reinforces Mynydd Isa's position as a significantly safer area. However, the upward trend from September suggests that local conditions, such as increased foot traffic during Halloween events or changes in community activity, may have contributed to the rise in reported crimes.