Church Village Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continuation of Church Village’s historically low crime levels, with an overall rate of 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents — 57.1% below the UK average of 7.0. This built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf, while not a major urban centre, exhibits patterns consistent with smaller communities where social cohesion and local policing may play a role in maintaining low crime rates. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%). These figures suggest a mix of personal disputes and property-related incidents, though the latter categories remain well below UK averages for their respective types. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the crime profile: December’s dark evenings and holiday-related activity may have increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while the absence of large-scale retail events compared to other areas may have limited shoplifting opportunities. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting — a 100% increase from November — indicates a possible shift in local dynamics, linked to Christmas shopping patterns or changes in retail security measures. The overall crime rate, while modest, reflects a balance between community-driven prevention efforts and the challenges of managing seasonal fluctuations in crime types.

December 2025 saw notable month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with shoplifting, public order offences, and criminal damage and arson all increasing by 100% compared to November. This surge in property-related crimes contrasts with a 24% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 25 to 19 incidents. The drop in violent crime may be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced alcohol consumption during the holiday period or increased police presence in high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 14.3%, potentially reflecting the impact of community initiatives or the temporary absence of transient populations during the festive season. Church Village’s violent crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents is 49% below the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to the 57% below average for anti-social behaviour. The sharp rise in shoplifting, however, highlights a vulnerability in local retail security, particularly as the area’s crime profile suggests limited large-scale commercial activity compared to urban centres. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting — from zero to three incidents — particularly concerning, as it indicates a potential new risk factor for local businesses during the holiday season.

Church Village’s December 2025 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 9.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.2, continuing a trend of gradual decline that has characterised the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the village experienced approximately one reported crime per day — a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the impact of even small-scale incidents in a community of 14,219 residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 339 residents provides context for residents: over the course of December, each individual in Church Village faced a roughly 0.3% chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. This is significantly lower than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be around 1.0% per month. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the volatility of certain crime types, such as shoplifting, which saw a 100% increase despite the overall decline in crime. This suggests that while broader trends point to improved safety, specific vulnerabilities — such as retail security gaps — remain areas for targeted intervention. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the idea that Church Village’s crime profile, while not immune to fluctuations, remains markedly safer than the national average, particularly given its lower rates of violent crime and property-related offences.