Brecon Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Brecon's per-capita crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 21.2% above the UK average, a figure that translates to a daily risk of 2 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate, while modest compared to major urban centres, highlights the impact of local dynamics on safety perceptions. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly half (49.2%) of all reported incidents, with a rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This is 75% above the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to the national trend where such offences are typically lower in rural areas. Public order offences followed closely, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 142% above the UK average, suggesting a unique challenge in managing community interactions. These figures align with September's seasonal context, as the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic term may have contributed to increased social activity in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, though down from August, remained 4% above the UK average, potentially linked to the town's position as a regional hub with mixed residential and commercial land use. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000), which are 38% and 64% below UK averages respectively, may reflect the town's rural character and lower foot traffic in retail areas. However, the high proportion of violent and public order crimes suggests that Brecon's crime profile is shaped by factors beyond typical rural patterns, including the influence of nearby urban centres and the seasonal influx of transient populations.

September 2023 marked a notable reduction in shoplifting and burglary, with both categories declining by 50% compared to August. This decrease may reflect seasonal changes, as the end of the summer tourist season could have reduced opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with 4.8 per 1,000 residents in Brecon compared to the national rate of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences also surged, at 1.5 per 1,000 in Brecon versus 0.6 per 1,000 nationally, a 142% gap. These figures suggest a shift in the crime mix towards more socially disruptive incidents, influenced by the return of students and the start of the academic year. Anti-social behaviour. from August, still remained 4% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in community management.

Brecon's crime rate in September 2023 fell by 24.1% compared to the previous month, dropping from 12.8 to 9.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a temporary shift in local activity patterns, potentially linked to the end of summer holidays and the transition to autumn routines. On a daily basis, Brecon experienced an average of 2 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 103 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises risk within the community's population. With 6,505 residents, this means the average individual faced a 0.98% chance of being directly involved in a crime during September. This rate, while higher than the UK average, reflects a combination of local factors such as seasonal transitions and the town's position within a rural county where crime patterns may differ from urban centres.