Church Village Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Church Village’s crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 in June 2025 stands 65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates nationally. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average, which is influenced by factors such as its smaller population and possibly lower levels of urban density. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of all reported crimes (15 incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (15.0%) and anti-social behaviour (12.5%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than property-related crimes, which make up a smaller share of the total. Seasonal context may also play a role: June marks the start of summer, a time when tourism and outdoor activities typically increase in nearby coastal or rural areas. However, Church Village’s crime profile appears insulated from such seasonal spikes, with violent offences remaining the dominant category despite the longer days. The low rate of property crimes—only 28% of total incidents—could reflect a combination of community cohesion, limited commercial activity, and effective local policing. Violence and sexual offences in Church Village are 62% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), indicating a potential success in addressing local tensions or preventing escalation. This pattern contrasts with larger urban centres where property crime often dominates, suggesting Church Village’s unique demographic or geographic characteristics contribute to its lower crime rates. The data may also reflect the area’s status as a built-up district within Rhondda Cynon Taf, where community policing and local initiatives could play a role in maintaining low crime levels. However, the absence of detailed local initiatives in the data means conclusions about causation remain cautious, with seasonal factors and demographic trends serving as plausible explanations.

June 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting and burglary each rising by 100% compared to May, marking their first recorded incidents in the month. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging trends, such as opportunistic theft during the summer season or shifts in local economic activity. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 50% (from 8 to 4), and anti-social behaviour fell by 50% (from 10 to 5), suggesting a possible reduction in incidents linked to alcohol-fuelled gatherings or community events. The crime mix also shifted slightly: violent crimes (15) now account for 37.5% of all reported incidents, compared to property crimes (13) at 32.5%, indicating a temporary dominance of interpersonal conflicts over theft or burglary. This balance contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically form a larger share of total incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Church Village remain 62% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 72% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), highlighting a consistent pattern of lower rates for these categories. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting and burglary particularly noteworthy, as it represents the first recorded instances of these crimes in June this year. This could prompt local businesses to review security measures or community groups to consider targeted awareness campaigns.

Church Village’s crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 in June 2025 represents a 21.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. This decline aligns with the area’s overall position as one of the UK’s safest communities, with daily crime counts averaging just 1 incident per day (40 crimes over 30 days). When scaled to the local population of 14,219 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 355 residents over the course of the month—a figure that highlights the low frequency of incidents relative to the area’s size. In comparison, the UK average crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 would equate to approximately one crime for every 123 residents monthly, underscoring Church Village’s significantly lower exposure. This population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s status as a low-crime environment, where residents are statistically less likely to experience crime than the national average. The monthly exposure metric also provides practical context for local planning: with only 40 crimes reported across 14,219 residents, the likelihood of any individual encountering crime remains minimal. This statistic may be particularly relevant for prospective residents, investors, or businesses considering the area’s safety profile. While the reasons behind Church Village’s consistently low rates, factors such as its smaller population, possibly lower levels of urban density, and effective local policing may contribute. The comparison to the UK average further illustrates the area’s distinctiveness, with crime rates for most categories remaining well below national benchmarks.