Beddau Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Beddau’s crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 13.2% below the UK average of 6.8, a consistent pattern observed in similar built-up areas across Wales. The crime profile was dominated by property-related offences, which accounted for 35.6% of all incidents, compared to 31.1% for violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category, with 14 incidents, but this figure was 28% lower than the UK average. The surge in shoplifting (five incidents) and vehicle crime (three incidents) highlighted vulnerabilities in retail and transport security, with the former 23% above the UK average and the latter 8% above. Seasonal factors likely influenced these trends, as January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall typically correlate with lower theft rates, yet exceptions such as shoplifting suggest localized pressures. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, with five incidents each, though both categories remained below UK averages. This mixed picture reflects the interplay of a small urban environment’s characteristics: limited public spaces driving anti-social behaviour, and a reliance on local retail hubs contributing to property crime risks. The overall rate, while lower than the UK average, indicates that Beddau’s policing strategies and community structures may be effectively mitigating broader crime trends, even as specific vulnerabilities persist.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime and other theft, with the latter rising by 300% from a single incident to four. This surge in vehicle-related offences, which now sit 8% above the UK average, may be linked to colder weather driving more indoor activity or changes in parking patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 12.5%, dropping from 16 to 14 incidents—a decline that aligns with the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours typically reducing opportunities for such crimes. Shoplifting, meanwhile, rose to five incidents, a 23% increase above the UK average, suggesting potential pressures on retail security in the area. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed: property crimes (16) outnumbered violent crimes (14), a dynamic consistent with other small urban centres where economic factors and local infrastructure may drive different crime profiles.

Beddau’s crime rate in January 2026 rose by 55.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.8 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 13.2% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 171 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in a community of 7,697 people. This rate is comparable to other small urban areas in Wales, where population density and community policing efforts often contribute to controlled crime levels. The shift from December’s lower rate may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as post-holiday disruptions or increased foot traffic during early January, though no direct causal link can be confirmed without further data.