Beddau Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw Beddau’s overall crime rate at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 30.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.5% of all reported incidents (17 cases), followed by shoplifting (12.5%) and anti-social behaviour (12.5%). These figures align with patterns observed in similar built-up areas within South Wales, where the presence of community hubs and limited nightlife activity may contribute to lower levels of violent crime compared to larger urban centres. However, the rise in violence and sexual offences—despite remaining below the UK average—suggests a need for continued monitoring, particularly in light of November’s darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, which can sometimes correlate with increased alcohol-fuelled incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 27% above UK average (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000) may be linked to Black Friday promotions, a trend seen in other retail-heavy regions. Anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 44.4% from October, could be influenced by local initiatives such as community engagement programmes or seasonal changes in public behaviour, though further analysis is required to confirm these connections. The month’s crime profile illustrates the impact of both localized strategies and national seasonal trends, with Beddau’s relatively low rate underscoring the effectiveness of targeted policing and community support networks.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in violence and sexual offences, which rose by 30.8% (13 to 17 cases), marking the largest absolute increase in the category. This surge, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (15% lower), contrasts with declines in other areas, such as anti-social behaviour (-44.4%) and criminal damage and arson (-50%). Shoplifting also saw a significant jump, rising 66.7% (3 to 5 cases), placing it 27% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect heightened retail activity around Black Friday, a factor consistent with other urban centres during late November. Conversely, drugs-related offences surged by 100% (0 to 1 case), a figure that, while small in absolute terms, highlights a new trend in the area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell sharply, possibly linked to seasonal changes in public gatherings or increased community patrols. These shifts underscore the combination of local events and crime patterns, with November’s darker evenings and festive activities likely influencing specific categories more than others.

In November 2023, Beddau’s crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 14.9% decrease from the previous month’s 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during late autumn, where reduced public activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower crime visibility. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects consistent local policing efforts. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Beddau significantly below the UK average. This statistic, when scaled to the area’s population of 7,697, suggests that residents experience crime at a rate lower than the national benchmark, though local factors such as community engagement and targeted interventions likely play a role in this disparity. The comparison also highlights the importance of context—while the overall rate is down, specific categories like shoplifting and public order offences show mixed trends, indicating that crime patterns are shaped by both seasonal and localized influences.