Aberfan Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Aberfan’s crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 76.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, which has long positioned it as a safer community compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 71.4% of total), followed by burglary (2 incidents, 14.3%) and other theft (1 incident, 7.1%). The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes is notable, a pattern consistent with Aberfan’s built-up area characteristics, where community interactions and public spaces may contribute to such incidents. Seasonal factors in July — peak summer, school holidays, and tourism — could have influenced the crime mix, though the drop in violent crimes from 13 to 10 suggests potential mitigating factors, such as increased community vigilance or event-specific security measures. The UK average for violent crimes is 3.0 per 1,000, meaning Aberfan’s rate is 54% below, a disparity that may reflect the area’s relatively small population and strong local networks. However, the 100% increase in burglary, though still below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), raises questions about unsecured properties or transient populations during the summer months. These patterns illustrate the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and crime trends, offering a nuanced picture of safety in Aberfan.

Violent crimes fell by 23.1% in July, declining from 13 to 10 incidents — a shift that contrasts with the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. This reduction may reflect the impact of local community engagement during summer festivals. Meanwhile, burglary saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to two incidents. This jump, while still below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), highlights a vulnerability in property security that could be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased absenteeism or unsecured premises during holidays. Other theft and other crime categories remained significantly below UK averages, with other theft at 82% below and other crime at 41% below. For residents, the most immediate concern is the burglary increase, which, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential risk point requiring attention from local authorities.

July 2025 saw Aberfan’s crime rate fall to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 48.1% decline from 3.9 per 1,000 in June. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with daily crime rates effectively at zero. Over the course of the month, 14 crimes were reported — a figure translating to one crime for every 501 residents. While this is a local aggregate, it underscores the rarity of crime in Aberfan relative to its population of 7,014. The contrast with the previous month is stark: violent crimes dropped by 23.1% despite the summer peak, suggesting factors such as community initiatives or seasonal events may have contributed. The low daily crime count means most residents are unlikely to encounter crime even during high-traffic periods like festivals or tourism events. This pattern aligns with Aberfan’s historically low crime profile, though the 100% increase in burglary raises questions about local vulnerabilities that warrant closer attention.