Cwmavon Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cwmavon's crime profile in August 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with an overall rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents—50% below the national figure of 8.2 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area's consistently low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, were 48% below the UK average, likely reflecting the built-up area's relatively stable community dynamics. By contrast, public order offences surged to 1.0 per 1,000 residents, 59% above the UK rate, a figure that may correlate with local factors such as community events or public space management. Seasonal context adds nuance: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could elevate burglary risk. However, the area's burglary rate of 0.2 per 1,000 remains 38% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or low property vulnerability. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 58% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's smaller population and tighter community cohesion. The crime mix shows a balance between violent and property offences, with violent crimes (7 incidents) slightly outnumbering property crimes (5 incidents). This distribution may reflect the area's characteristics, where public spaces are more frequently used for social interaction than commercial activity. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 further indicates that local infrastructure or policing may contribute to this disparity. While the overall picture remains positive, the public order anomaly deserves closer attention to local conditions that might influence such trends.

August saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% increase. This rise, though small in absolute terms, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during summer evenings. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 41.7%, dropping from 12 to 7 incidents, a decline that contrasts with the UK average for this category. Public order offences stood out as the most striking anomaly, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents—59% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may relate to local characteristics such as community events or public space usage patterns. For residents, the daily crime count of roughly one incident per 31 days offers a tangible reference point for assessing risk relative to other areas.

Cwmavon's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% decrease from July's 4.3 per 1,000. This continues a trend of declining rates over recent months, though the pace of reduction has slowed. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime every 31 days, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk levels. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 243 residents, a ratio that aligns with the area's historically low crime profile. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, it remains important to note that the population-scaled perspective highlights the relatively small number of incidents affecting a community of just over 5,000 people. The stability in crime numbers contrasts with broader UK trends, where seasonal factors often drive fluctuations in reported incidents.