Mynydd Isa Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Mynydd Isa during September 2025 were 65% below the UK average, marking one of the most striking deviations in the area’s crime profile. With an overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, Mynydd Isa remains significantly safer than the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights a broader pattern of low-level crime, with property crimes (4) and violent crimes (5) accounting for the majority of reported incidents. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences, though the most common single category (31.3% of total crimes), still fall far below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common type, was 40% below the UK rate, reflecting a quieter public space environment. These figures align with the area’s character as a small built-up community within a largely rural county, where social cohesion and low population density may contribute to reduced incidents of serious crime. Seasonal factors in September—such as the return to school and university freshers’ week—could have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour, though the overall low crime rate suggests that these events did not escalate into significant disturbances. The relative absence of property crime compared to violent crime is also noteworthy, indicating a focus on community-based policing or fewer opportunities for theft in a low-density area. While direct causes, the combination of geographic isolation, community engagement, and local initiatives may help explain the area’s consistently low crime profile.

September 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in Mynydd Isa’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and vehicle crime and other crime each doubling from zero to one. This sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, despite the overall low crime rate, suggests a potential shift in local dynamics during the month, possibly linked to the start of the academic year and increased social activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 82.8% compared to August, dropping from 29 to 5 incidents—a reduction that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and fewer public gatherings. The category of 'other crime' also rose by 100%, reaching a level 25% above the UK average, though the nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data. This anomaly underscores the need for further analysis of emerging crime types. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson halved from 4 to 2, aligning with a broader trend of property-related crimes remaining below the UK average. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it indicates a new risk that was absent in the previous month. These fluctuations highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring, even in areas with historically low crime rates.

Mynydd Isa’s September 2025 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents represents a 57.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, illustrating a marked improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that is exceptionally low compared to other UK areas. When viewed through the lens of population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 352 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that places Mynydd Isa among the safest communities in the UK. This low monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for residents, as it suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is minimal. The comparison with the UK average also reveals that Mynydd Isa’s crime profile is not only lower in absolute terms but also better in several categories, such as violence and sexual offences (65% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (40% below). These figures, when contextualised with the area’s small population and rural setting, indicate that local factors—such as strong community ties, limited opportunities for crime, or effective policing—may be playing a role. While causation, the combination of geographic and demographic characteristics likely contributes to the area’s consistently low crime rates.