Mynydd Isa Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Mynydd Isa’s January 2026 crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents stands at 73.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. With a population of 5,630, the area recorded only 10 crimes — equivalent to one incident for every 563 residents. This low volume is particularly striking given the built-up nature of the area, which typically correlates with higher urban crime rates. The crime profile reveals a balanced distribution, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft, criminal damage and arson, and anti-social behaviour, each contributing 20%. The seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, may have contributed to the subdued crime environment, though the area’s low population density and potential community cohesion likely play a larger role. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, remain 72% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, suggesting that local factors — such as effective policing or social infrastructure — may be mitigating risk. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the 100% increase in other theft and criminal damage, indicates that even within these categories, Mynydd Isa’s rates remain well below national levels. This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a small, low-density built-up zone, where community engagement and limited commercial activity may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The data also highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences gaining prominence over violent crimes, a trend that could reflect seasonal patterns or changing local dynamics. Overall, the combination of low crime volume, balanced distribution, and significant underperformance relative to the UK average illustrates an area that, despite its urban classification, maintains a remarkably safe environment.

January 2026 saw a 100% increase in other theft and criminal damage and arson, both rising from one to two incidents. This shift contrasts sharply with a 71.4% drop in anti-social behaviour and a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell from eight to four. These fluctuations highlight a notable realignment in the crime mix, with property-related offences gaining prominence over violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences, now at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, remain 72% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, underscoring Mynydd Isa’s continued safety in this category. The absence of significant spikes in other theft or criminal damage, despite their increases, suggests that even within these categories, the local rate remains below the UK average — other theft is 13% below the national rate of 0.5 per 1,000. For residents, the 50% decrease in violence and sexual offences offers a tangible reassurance of improved safety in a category typically associated with higher urban crime rates.

Mynydd Isa’s January 2026 crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 54.5% decline from the previous month’s 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 563 residents — a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of this size. Daily crime statistics further illustrate the rarity of incidents, with approximately 0 crimes recorded per day, a rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of 1-in-563 residents underscores the relatively safe environment within Mynydd Isa, even when considering the area’s built-up nature. This stark contrast to the UK average, where 6.8 crimes are recorded per 1,000 residents, suggests that local factors such as community cohesion, low population density, or seasonal patterns may play a role in maintaining such a low crime rate. The absence of significant spikes in any category, despite the increases in specific offences, reinforces the idea that the area’s crime profile remains stable and well below national levels.