Beddau Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Beddau, the crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents in May 2023 translates to a tangible sense of safety, with the area recording 41.2% fewer crimes than the UK average. This lower rate is particularly evident in categories such as violence and sexual offences (33.3% of all crimes), which sit 42% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence (19.4% of total crimes), also shows a 32% gap below the national average. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer evenings—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially influencing incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Conversely, the drop in violence and sexual offences by 25% compared to April may reflect a combination of local policing efforts and natural variations in social dynamics. The area’s lower vehicle crime rate (78% below UK average) suggests that factors such as car ownership patterns or traffic density may play a role. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile that, while not immune to monthly variation, consistently aligns with the characteristics of a smaller, built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf, where community cohesion and local initiatives may help sustain lower crime levels.

May 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour rising by 75% (from 4 to 7 incidents) and drugs-related crimes doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases contrast with a 25% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 16 to 12. The category of other theft also rose by 66.7% (from 3 to 5), suggesting a possible shift in criminal activity toward property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences in Beddau (1.6 per 1,000) remain 42% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), aligning with the area’s 78% below UK average for this category. These fluctuations may be influenced by seasonal factors such as May’s bank holidays and extended evenings, which could impact social interactions and outdoor activity levels.

Beddau's crime rate in May 2023 (4.7 per 1,000 residents) marked an 18.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 214 residents, a metric that provides a concrete sense of monthly exposure. With a population of 7,697, the area’s crime rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. This consistency in lower rates may be influenced by local factors such as community policing efforts or the area’s demographic profile from the data alone.