Cwmavon Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,094, 24 reported crimes in December 2023 translate to a rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents — 34.7% below the UK average of 7.2. This low rate reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 25.0%) and public order offences (5 incidents, 20.8%). These patterns align with December's typical dynamics: Christmas shopping, extended evening darkness, and holiday-related disruptions. Violence and sexual offences in Cwmavon (1.6 per 1,000) are 39% below the UK average, likely reflecting the area's smaller scale and potentially lower population density. Anti-social behaviour, however, is 29% above the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), which may correlate with the built-up area's proximity to retail or community hubs. Public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) are 108% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a stark contrast that could stem from increased foot traffic during the festive season or localized incidents tied to the area's character. The low rates of property crimes (5 total) and other theft (1 incident) suggest a generally secure environment, though whether this reflects community cohesion, surveillance measures, or simply the smaller population base.

December 2023 saw a 400% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 5 incidents — the largest month-on-month jump in the dataset. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 20%, from 5 to 6 incidents, though these remain below the UK average for the category. Conversely, other theft fell sharply by 66.7%, from 3 to 1 incident, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the festive period. Violent crimes in Cwmavon (8 incidents, 1.6 per 1,000) are 39% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a contrast that may reflect the area's smaller scale and potentially lower population density. Public order offences, however, are 108% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), highlighting a local anomaly that could be tied to seasonal factors like increased alcohol consumption or temporary population movements. Residents may find the public order increase particularly notable, as it suggests a need for targeted community engagement during the festive season. The sharp drop in other theft (66.7%) is the only category showing a significant decrease, though whether this reflects improved security measures or simply random fluctuations.

Cwmavon's crime rate rose 9.0% in December 2023 compared to November's 4.3 per 1,000.7% below the UK average. This translates to roughly 1 reported crime per day in December, a figure that may seem low to residents but reflects the area's small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 212 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many larger urban centres. When compared to the previous month, the increase is most pronounced in public order offences, which rose from 1 to 5 incidents. This suggests a temporary spike in incidents rather than a systemic trend, as the overall rate still remains well below the UK average. The daily crime count of 1 per day (24 crimes over 31 days) is a locally specific metric that does not account for UK-wide variations in reporting or population density. For a community of 5,094, the 24 crimes in December equate to a very low frequency — a statistic that may reassure residents but also underscores the importance of maintaining local crime prevention efforts. The comparison to the UK average highlights Cwmavon's generally secure environment, though the public order spike indicates areas for further monitoring.