Church Village Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Church Village's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a marked contrast between violent and property crime, with the former dominating the monthly tally. At 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall rate is 55.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring its relative safety. Violent crimes—specifically violence and sexual offences—accounted for 29.4% of all reported incidents, compared to 11.8% for property crimes. This imbalance may reflect the area's character as a built-up community within Rhondda Cynon Taf, where social interactions in public spaces are likely to influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and increased outdoor activity, appears consistent with the higher prevalence of anti-social behaviour (19.6%) and public order offences (15.7%), both of which are significantly below the UK average. The rate of violence and sexual offences is 61% below the national figure, suggesting that local initiatives or community cohesion may play a role in mitigating violent incidents. However, the data also highlights a small but notable increase in public order offences, which are 3% above the UK average, indicating a potential need for targeted interventions in areas where social gatherings are common. The overall crime rate, while low, is not static: the 19% decline from April 2025 suggests that ongoing efforts to maintain public safety are yielding results, though the balance between violent and property crime remains a key focus for local authorities.

May 2025 saw a 25% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 20 to 15 incidents, a shift that aligns with the seasonal pattern of longer evenings and increased community engagement in public spaces. However, two specific categories—possession of weapons and theft from the person—doubled from zero to one incident each, highlighting unusual spikes that may reflect isolated incidents or targeted activity. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with violent crimes accounting for 29.4% of all reported incidents compared to 11.8% for property crimes. This contrast is stark against the UK average, where violent crime rates are 61% higher than in Church Village. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it represents a rare but significant deviation from the usual trend of low personal theft rates in the area.

Church Village's crime rate in May 2025 (3.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a 19.0% decrease from April's rate of 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 279 residents, a figure that contextualises the low level of criminal activity relative to the area's population of 14,219. This translates to roughly 2 crimes per day, a daily average that is low compared to national benchmarks. The monthly exposure metric highlights that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. However, the data reveals nuanced shifts: while violent crime rates remain below the UK average, specific categories like public order offences are slightly above the national figure. This suggests that localised factors—such as community dynamics or seasonal activity—may influence certain crime types despite the overall decline.