Beddau Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Beddau’s September 2024 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents places it 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a safer profile compared to national trends. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (40.5% of total crimes), followed by public order offences (24.3%) and other theft (10.8%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 24% of all crimes. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods and university freshers—may partly explain the mix of crime types, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, which saw a 37.5% decrease from August, suggest a possible link to the academic calendar’s start, with reduced late-night activity in local areas. Public order offences, however, remain 114% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in managing behaviour in communal spaces. The relatively low rate of burglary (2.7% of total crimes) and shoplifting (2.7%)—both 85% and 68% below UK averages respectively—may reflect the area’s smaller scale and community-oriented policing efforts. These findings underscore Beddau’s distinct position within Wales’s crime profile, where urban dynamics and seasonal rhythms shape patterns differently than in larger cities.

September 2024 saw significant shifts in crime trends, with other theft increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and burglary and shoplifting each rising by 100% (from 0 to 1). These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight emerging patterns that may warrant closer monitoring, particularly as retail activity ramps up in the lead-up to Christmas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 72.7% (from 11 to 3), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 37.5% (from 24 to 15), potentially linked to the academic year’s start and reduced nightlife activity. Public order offences, which account for 24.3% of all crimes, remain 114% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting ongoing challenges in addressing disruptive behaviour in shared spaces. The contrast between Beddau’s violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) indicates a safer environment for residents, though the area’s public order issues persist. For local residents, the daily crime count of 1 incident per day provides a tangible measure of the area’s current safety level, which remains well below the UK norm.

Beddau’s September 2024 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 represents a 15.9% decrease from August’s 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area’s population of 7,697. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not available due to differing data collection methods. The daily crime count of 1 incident per day provides a practical benchmark for residents, illustrating that the area’s crime levels are manageable within the local context. While the rate has fallen, the persistent gap between Beddau’s public order offences (1.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) underscores specific challenges in community management. The area’s smaller population size and likely lower density of commercial or nightlife hubs may contribute to its overall lower crime rate compared to larger urban centres. These factors combined suggest that Beddau’s crime profile is shaped by its unique demographic and geographic characteristics, which differ significantly from the broader UK context.