Aberfan Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Aberfan’s crime rate in October 2024 remained exceptionally low at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, 76.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figures underscores the area’s overall safety, though the crime profile reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.2% of all reported crimes, followed by public order offences at 38.5%, and criminal damage and arson at 15.4%. These figures align with Aberfan’s character as a small built-up area where community dynamics and local policing likely play a significant role in maintaining low crime levels. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween may have influenced reporting patterns, though the overall decline in violent crime suggests a sustained effort to address safety concerns. Public order offences, while rising sharply, remain below the UK average for their category, indicating that local initiatives may be effectively managing certain types of incidents. The low rate of property crimes (2 total) further highlights the area’s relative safety compared to other UK locations, where property crime often dominates. This data illustrates a community where targeted interventions and seasonal awareness may be contributing to a stable, if not improving, crime picture.

October 2024 saw an 18.9% drop in Aberfan’s overall crime rate, with violence and sexual offences declining by 14.3% from 7 to 6 incidents. This reduction contrasts sharply with a 150% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 5, and a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, doubling from 1 to 2. These shifts highlight a combination of community activity and enforcement efforts. Violence and sexual offences in Aberfan remain 66% below the UK average (0.9 vs 2.7 per 1,000), while public order offences are 25% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000). For residents, the decline in violent crime suggests a continued focus on local safety initiatives, though the rise in public order offences may warrant closer attention to community engagement strategies.

Aberfan’s crime rate in October 2024 fell to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 540 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of 7,014 people. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.42 crimes per day, though this is rounded to ‘roughly 0 crimes per day’ in local reporting. When compared to other areas, Aberfan’s crime profile reflects a combination of effective local policing and seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween, which may have influenced reporting patterns or community vigilance.