Church Village Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Church Village’s crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 in August 2023 is 48.1% below the UK average, marking it as one of the safer built-up areas in Wales. This figure, though low, is shaped by a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The area’s most common crimes—violence and sexual offences (35% of total), shoplifting (21.7%), and anti-social behaviour (11.7%)—reflect a mix of persistent challenges and unique vulnerabilities. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, are 43% below the UK average, a disparity likely influenced by the area’s relatively small population and community cohesion. However, shoplifting’s 0.9 per 1,000 rate, 50% above the UK average, points to a specific issue that may be tied to local retail patterns or transient populations. Anti-social behaviour. from July’s 15 cases, remains a concern at 7 incidents, potentially linked to the area’s summer social dynamics. August, as a peak holiday month, typically raises burglary risks due to empty homes, but this category fell by 80% (5 to 1), due to increased community vigilance or seasonal changes in occupancy. The overall crime profile suggests a community that, while not immune to localised issues, benefits from a lower baseline of disorder compared to national averages.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 300% (1 to 4 cases) and drug-related offences and possession of weapons both doubling from zero to one case each. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate emerging trends that may warrant closer monitoring. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 80% (5 to 1), and vehicle crime fell by two-thirds (6 to 2), suggesting targeted interventions or seasonal factors may be influencing these outcomes. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture: while violence and sexual offences (35% of total crimes) remain the most prevalent category, shoplifting’s 50% above the UK average highlights a localised issue that could be linked to the area’s retail landscape. Residents should be particularly aware of shoplifting incidents, which are higher than the national average, and consider heightened vigilance in high-traffic commercial zones.

Church Village's crime rate in August 2023 fell by 19.9% compared to July's 5.3 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, with a rate 48.1% below the national figure. On a daily basis, residents can expect roughly two reported crimes per day, a figure that, while notable, remains consistent with the area’s historically low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 237 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk in a way that aligns with the community’s size and demographics. When viewed against the UK average, Church Village’s performance is striking: violent crimes are 43% below the national rate, and anti-social behaviour is 65% below, suggesting a broader societal trend of reduced disorder. However, the data also reveals localised challenges, such as shoplifting being 50% above the UK average, which demands closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.