Undy and Magor Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Undy and Magor’s December 2024 crime profile reveals a marked divergence from the UK average, with an overall rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—53.5% lower than the national figure of 7.1. The area’s most prominent crime categories were other theft and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 30% of total incidents. Other theft, the most frequently reported category, occurred at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents, 85% above the UK average for this category. This may be linked to the seasonal context of December, a time of heightened retail activity and potential opportunities for theft during crowded shopping periods. Violence and sexual offences, which fell by 50% compared to the previous month, remained at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 2.6. This contrast could reflect the area’s character as a built-up rural community with limited nightlife and fewer high-risk environments. Public order offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 11% above the UK average, influenced by the increased presence of visitors during the festive season. The overall crime rate’s sharp deviation from the UK average underscores the influence of local factors, including the area’s smaller population, reduced commercial density, and seasonal patterns that may dampen opportunities for certain types of crime.

December 2024 saw significant reductions in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson falling by 50% (from 2 to 1) and violence and sexual offences dropping by 50% (from 12 to 6). These declines contrast with the 14.3% decrease in other theft, which remained the most frequently reported category at 6 incidents (30% of total crimes). Other theft in the area was 85% above the UK average rate of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting a unique local dynamic that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping. Conversely, violence and sexual offences were 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that could reflect the area’s smaller population or the absence of high-risk environments like late-night venues. The drop in violence may also be attributed to the reduced number of evenings with heavy foot traffic, a pattern consistent with other rural and semi-rural areas during the winter months.

The crime rate in Undy and Magor for December 2024 stands at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 33.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.9. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of December, a period marked by reduced foot traffic due to shorter evenings and holiday-related absences. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 304 residents. When scaled to the population of 6,071, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering a crime in December was relatively low compared to the UK average. The drop in violent crime, particularly violence and sexual offences, which fell by 50% from 12 to 6, may reflect the impact of holiday-related community activities or heightened policing during peak shopping hours. These figures illustrate a relatively stable environment, though the persistence of other theft as a significant category warrants further attention to local prevention strategies.