Llanharan and Brynna Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Llanharan and Brynna in September 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for half of all incidents. This 5.1 per 1,000 resident rate is 33.8% below the UK average, a significant gap that underscores the area’s relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. The dominance of violent crimes—20 out of 40 total—suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts or community tensions. Property crimes, at 7 incidents, are far less prevalent, with theft from the person and shoplifting both registering at 0.1 per 1,000, 85% and 85% below UK averages respectively. This divergence may reflect the area’s character as a smaller built-up area with fewer commercial hubs compared to larger cities. Seasonal context adds nuance: September’s back-to-school period and the transition to shorter evenings could influence patterns, increasing incidents of public order offences as community interactions shift. The low vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) and absence of reported burglary or criminal damage further distinguish this area from more industrial or densely populated regions. These patterns illustrate a community where interpersonal conflicts are more salient than property-related crimes, a dynamic that may be shaped by local demographics and social structures.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike may partly explain the 13% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 23 to 20. The shift in crime mix reflects a notable change in the area’s monthly priorities, with anti-social behaviour also declining by 28.6% despite the overall stability in the crime rate. Violent crimes still dominate the profile, accounting for 50% of all incidents, but their rate (2.5 per 1,000) is 5% below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences are 43% above the UK average, a striking contrast that deserves closer attention to local factors. The 100% rise in drug-related crimes from zero to one incident highlights an emerging trend, though the small sample size means this should be interpreted with caution. These shifts underscore the area’s unique challenges and the need for targeted community engagement.

The crime rate in Llanharan and Brynna remained stable at 5.1 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, matching the previous month's figure exactly. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime patterns during the period. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s small population and low overall crime rate. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 198 residents—a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the community size. This low frequency contrasts with the UK average, which sees 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The area’s population of 7,907 means that individual residents face a significantly lower risk of being directly affected by crime compared to the national average. These figures highlight the area’s relatively safer profile, particularly when compared to larger urban centres with higher population densities and more complex social dynamics.