Llanharan and Brynna Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crimes emerged as the dominant category in Llanharan and Brynna during November 2023, accounting for 42.6% of all reported incidents. This figure, while slightly below the UK average for such crimes (2.6 per 1,000), underscores the area’s unique profile as a built-up region within Rhondda Cynon Taf, where social interactions and community dynamics may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—21.3% below the UK average—reflects a broader trend of relative safety, though this is tempered by notable variations in specific categories. Other theft, for instance, surged to 1.1 per 1,000, 77% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area’s retail presence and the timing of Black Friday shopping. Public order offences also rose, reaching 0.8 per 1,000, 51% above the national average, influenced by the seasonal context of Bonfire Night. These patterns suggest a combination of local factors and national trends, with the area’s built-up character likely shaping crime distribution. While violent crimes remained the primary concern, the sharp increase in shoplifting and other theft highlights the need for targeted interventions in commercial zones. The seasonal transition from autumn to winter, marked by shorter days and colder weather, may have also played a role in shifting crime patterns, particularly in outdoor spaces. This data illustrates a community where violent crime is a persistent issue but where specific categories, such as retail-related theft, are increasingly diverging from national norms.

Violent crimes dominated the crime profile in November, contributing 42.6% of total incidents and remaining 3% below the UK average. This category saw no significant month-on-month change, suggesting consistent patterns in local crime dynamics. However, shoplifting increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), a stark shift that may reflect heightened retail activity around Black Friday. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly due to reduced outdoor activity as temperatures fell. Other theft, meanwhile, rose by 50% (from 6 to 9), placing the category 77% above the UK average—a striking deviation that could signal targeted criminal behavior in the area. Anti-social behavior also fell sharply by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), aligning with the seasonal slowdown in public gatherings. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted responses to emerging trends, such as increased vigilance in retail zones during peak shopping periods.

Llanharan and Brynna’s crime rate in November 2023 dropped to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 28.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.4. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in local data, though seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic during Bonfire Night may have contributed. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the community’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 168 residents, a ratio that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,907, this translates to a manageable level of exposure for residents, though the drop from the prior month suggests potential shifts in local dynamics—such as seasonal events or community-led initiatives—may be influencing crime patterns. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, provides a clear snapshot of the area’s safety profile.