Beddau Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Beddau's crime profile in December 2024, accounting for 52.9% of the 34 total reported crimes. This category, at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, was 10% below the UK average for the same type, suggesting local factors may contribute to this relative safety. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents placed the area 38% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a marked contrast to national trends. While property crimes remained minimal—only three incidents in total—violent crime emerged as the defining issue, with 18 cases reported. This focus on violence aligns with seasonal patterns, as December's dark evenings, holiday gatherings, and Christmas shopping activity may create conditions conducive to such incidents. The area's relatively low property crime rate, particularly in comparison to the UK average for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, hints at effective local measures or demographic characteristics that reduce opportunities for such crimes. However, the seasonal context also raises questions about the role of transient populations or holiday-related stressors in driving violent incidents. The interplay between these factors underscores the complexity of crime patterns in a built-up area like Beddau, where local dynamics can diverge from national averages.

December 2024 marked a significant spike in public order offences, which rose by 100% from zero to five incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' categories, highlights shifts in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the dominant category at 52.9% of total crimes, were 10% below the UK average for this type, suggesting local factors may mitigate some risks. Conversely, public order offences were 56% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect local events or seasonal pressures such as Christmas-related activity. The decrease in drugs offences—down 50% from two to one—offers a counterpoint, though the small sample size limits interpretation. These fluctuations demonstrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories rising sharply while others decline, underscoring the need for targeted analysis of emerging trends.

Beddau's crime rate in December 2024 rose 13.3% compared to November's 3.9 per 1,000, reaching 4.4 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in patterns over the month. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised timeframe. When scaled to the population of 7,697, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 226 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate remains 38% below the UK average, the change in distribution—particularly the spike in public order offences—suggests a need to monitor local dynamics. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the rise, the area's crime burden remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks, with the majority of residents experiencing no direct impact. This contrast underscores the importance of localised analysis, as national averages can obscure regional variations in crime exposure.