Beddau Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category in Beddau's crime profile for December 2025, accounting for 55.2% of all reported crimes. At 3.8 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 45.7% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the relatively low levels of criminal activity in this built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf. The seasonal context of December—marked by extended evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related social gatherings—likely contributes to the elevated proportion of violent offences. Property crimes, including burglary, vehicle crime, and other theft, constitute just 24.1% of the total, with rates significantly below UK averages (64–81% lower). This pattern is consistent with the area's character as a smaller, possibly more community-oriented locality where property crime may be less prevalent than in larger urban centres. The presence of criminal damage and arson (13.8% of total crimes) and public order offences (another 13.8%) suggests that non-violent but disruptive activities also persist, though these remain below the UK averages for their respective categories. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the high proportion of violent offences, may indicate a combination of effective local policing, community cohesion, and the seasonal dynamics of a smaller population. However, the spike in possession of weapons offences—rising from zero to two incidents—introduces a new concern that deserves closer attention from local authorities.

December 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, a spike that contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000 (329% below). Vehicle crime and burglary also doubled from zero to one each, though both remain significantly below UK averages (73% and 64% below, respectively). Conversely, other theft decreased by 50% (from 2 to 1), a reduction that may reflect heightened awareness during the holiday season. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark imbalance: violence and sexual offences dominate at 55.2% of total crimes, while property crimes account for just 24.1% (7 out of 29). This violent crime predominance is 18% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may mitigate some risks despite the seasonal context of dark evenings and festive activity.

Beddau's crime rate in December 2025 (3.8 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 21.6% reduction from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in December, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 265 residents, a statistic that highlights the infrequency of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 7,697, this monthly exposure rate suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the presence of violent incidents—accounting for over half of all reported crimes—introduces a notable exception to this general trend.