Llanharan and Brynna Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a significant contrast in crime dynamics for Llanharan and Brynna, where violent crimes (21 incidents) far outnumbered property crimes (10). This imbalance, with violent crime accounting for 52.5% of all recorded offences, raises questions about the underlying factors shaping the area’s crime profile. The overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 27.1% below the UK average of 7.0, a figure that suggests a combination of local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, exceeded the UK average by 5%, potentially reflecting the impact of extended evenings and holiday-related gatherings. Meanwhile, property crimes—particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime—remained well below national levels, a trend consistent with the area’s relatively low population density and limited retail activity. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: the Christmas shopping peak, coupled with darker evenings and empty homes during the holiday period, may have contributed to both the rise in anti-social behaviour and the decline in vehicle crime. These patterns align with broader trends in similar built-up areas, where community cohesion and targeted policing efforts often mitigate risks associated with seasonal fluctuations.

December 2025 saw a stark shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes (21 incidents) outnumbering property crimes (10) by more than double. This imbalance may reflect seasonal factors such as holiday-related tensions or increased social interactions during the festive period. Anti-social behaviour incidents surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3, a change that could indicate heightened community stress during the Christmas season. Conversely, public order offences fell by 37.5%, and vehicle crime decreased by 33.3%, linked to reduced traffic or more cautious behaviour during darker evenings. Shoplifting—typically a property crime—rose by 100% to one incident, while violent crimes, at 21, exceeded the UK average for their category by 5%. This divergence highlights a local pattern where violent crime remains a persistent concern despite overall low rates.

The crime rate for December 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.2. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of December, where extended evenings and holiday-related activity patterns may have influenced reporting trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 198 residents, a statistic that, while modest, reflects the community’s overall safety profile. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors—such as community engagement initiatives or environmental design—that may contribute to sustained low crime levels. The contrast with the previous month’s rate highlights a potential shift in crime dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm long-term trends.