Llanharan and Brynna Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Llanharan and Brynna, a built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf, recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, placing it 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure positions the area as one of the safest in the country, though the data reveals a complex picture of crime types and their distribution. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 57.5% of all crimes, a rate that is 8% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a persistent challenge in the area. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, is significantly below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, though it rose sharply by 75% in August, suggesting a possible shift in local patterns. Other theft and vehicle crime also showed modest increases, while public order offences and criminal damage and arson fell sharply. The overall crime rate aligns with the area’s character as a largely rural or semi-rural built-up area, where lower population density and community cohesion may contribute to the relatively low levels of property crime. However, the overrepresentation of violent crime compared to the UK average indicates that local factors—such as social dynamics, demographics, or specific community needs—require closer examination. Seasonal context plays a role, as August is a peak month for tourism and outdoor activity, which may influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The data also suggests that the area’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of geographic and social factors, including the proximity to urban centres, the presence of local amenities, and the impact of summer holidays on community interactions. While the overall rate remains well below the national average, the focus on violent crime and the fluctuations in specific categories underscore the need for targeted interventions and community engagement to address these issues effectively.

August 2024 saw a notable 75% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from four to seven incidents, while other theft also rose by 33.3% (three to four cases). These increases contrast sharply with a 75% decline in public order offences, which fell from eight to two, and a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson, dropping from four to two. The crime mix in the area remains skewed toward violent crime, with violence and sexual offences contributing 57.5% of all reported incidents—8% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, which is 37% below the UK average, saw its most significant increase of the month. Residents may find the 75% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a shift in local dynamics that could be linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during the summer holidays. The decrease in public order offences, however, may indicate a reduction in alcohol-related incidents, a common trend in August as summer evenings draw more people outdoors. For residents, the fact that one crime occurs roughly every 198 residents per month offers a tangible sense of the area’s low-crime profile, though the persistent overrepresentation of violent crime warrants further scrutiny.

Llanharan and Brynna’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a marked 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, though it is not without its challenges. The monthly rate reflects a consistent trend of lower crime levels in this built-up area, which sits within Rhondda Cynon Taf. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in August, a figure that aligns with the broader context of a low-crime environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this community. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the population of 7,907, illustrates that the vast majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences at a rate 8% above the UK average indicates a specific challenge that requires targeted attention. The decline in public order offences, which fell by 75% compared to the previous month, may partly explain the overall reduction in crime, though the seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — could also play a role in shaping these dynamics.