Llanharan and Brynna Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Llanharan and Brynna’s crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 47.4% of all reported incidents. At 3.4 per 1,000 residents, this rate was 31% above the UK average, marking a significant outlier in the area’s monthly statistics. The overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents placed the built-up area 2.7% below the UK average, a narrow margin that suggests localised factors may temper broader national trends. Public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) also exceeded UK averages by 108% and 40%, respectively, indicating persistent challenges in these categories. Seasonal context may partly explain these figures: January’s post-holiday environment, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall could contribute to lower property crime rates, which stood at 14 incidents (1.8% of total crimes). However, the elevated levels of violence and public disorder suggest community-specific pressures that may require targeted attention. The breakdown of crime types—particularly the dominance of violent offences—contrasts with the UK’s broader trend, where violence accounts for a smaller share of total crimes. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s demographic profile, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct correlations. The relatively low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) and sharp decline in anti-social behaviour (54.5% month-on-month) further highlight the uneven distribution of crime types, pointing to a combination of local conditions and national patterns.

January 2024 saw a stark rise in drug-related crimes, doubling from one to three incidents—a 200% increase. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, points to potential shifts in local activity or enforcement patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 54.5%, from 11 to 5 incidents, a drop that may reflect the impact of shorter days and post-holiday lulls. Public order offences, though down by 20%, remained 108% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in this category. The area’s violent crime rate (3.4 per 1,000) was 31% higher than the UK average, a disparity that could be linked to local social dynamics or community-specific factors. For residents, the daily crime count of two incidents provides a tangible reference for assessing local safety in real time.

Llanharan and Brynna's crime rate in January 2024 fell by 10.9% compared to December 2023, dropping from 8.1 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical January patterns, where post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two reported crimes per day in January, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. While the population of 7,907 means each resident is statistically less likely to be directly affected by crime than in higher-density areas, the distribution of crime types—particularly the above-average rates of violence and public order offences—suggests localised factors may influence patterns. This contrasts with the significant decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 54.5% month-on-month, indicating seasonal shifts or targeted interventions.