Church Village Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected shift in November 2024 was the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This jump contrasts sharply with the area’s otherwise low crime profile, which remains 59.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.6% of all crimes, a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 (53% below the UK average), while anti-social behaviour dropped by 61.5% to 5 incidents. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and extended dark evenings likely contributed to the spike in property-related crimes, though the absence of major public events in Church Village suggests other local dynamics may be at play. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 reflects a long-standing trend of lower-than-average violence rates, but the sudden rise in deliberate damage to property raises questions about unmet community needs or unresolved tensions. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in property crime prevention while maintaining the area’s strong performance in reducing violent incidents.

November 2024 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with 6 incidents reported — the highest monthly total for this category since records began. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes and possession of weapons, highlights an unusual spike in non-violent but serious offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 61.5%, from 13 to 5 incidents, suggesting some success in local initiatives to address public order issues. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 (38.6% of all crimes) remains 53% below the UK average, with no significant month-on-month change in this category. Church Village’s rate for possession of weapons (0.1 per 1,000) is 67% above the UK average, an anomaly that could reflect either increased reporting or specific local factors. Residents may find the 100% increase in drug-related crimes particularly concerning, as this represents a new category entirely in the monthly breakdown.

Church Village’s November 2024 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 10.4% decrease from October’s 3.5 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that has persisted for several months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day, a figure that places it among the safest built-up areas in Wales. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 323 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees 1 crime for every 132 residents. With a population of 14,219, the area’s low crime density suggests effective community policing or strong social cohesion. However, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson cases remains an outlier, as this category is typically more stable in built-up areas. The contrast between Church Village’s low violent crime rate and its relatively higher weapon possession rate (67% above UK average) indicates a combination of local factors that warrant further scrutiny. These figures reinforce the area’s status as a low-crime community, but the sudden rise in property damage suggests areas for targeted improvement.