Llanharan and Brynna Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Llanharan and Brynna maintained a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, marking a 22.4% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in the area, particularly in property-related offences. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.8% of all reported incidents (20 cases). This was followed by other theft (12.2%) and anti-social behaviour (9.8%). The seasonal context of February—characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the relatively low levels of property crime, which are typically driven by seasonal factors such as weather and daylight hours. The area’s violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) was slightly above the UK average for this category (2.4 per 1,000), though the overall rate remains significantly lower. This suggests a combination of local demographics and broader national trends, with the built-up area’s proximity to urban centres potentially contributing to higher violent crime rates despite its lower overall profile. The data also highlights a marked absence of burglary and vehicle crime, both of which were 63% and 73% below UK averages respectively, indicating effective community engagement or environmental design measures that deter such offences. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both geographic and temporal frameworks to avoid overgeneralisation.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with several categories experiencing significant changes compared to January. Other theft rose by 150% (2 to 5 incidents), a sharp increase that may reflect heightened economic pressures or targeted activity in specific sectors. Theft from the person and burglary both doubled (from 0 to 1 incident each), though these remain low in absolute terms. Conversely, public order offences fell by 71.4% (7 to 2 incidents), possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings or targeted community initiatives. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 20% (5 to 4 incidents), a trend consistent with the area’s generally low levels of such activity. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between local and national averages: anti-social behaviour was 48% below the UK average, while drugs offences were 100% above. This divergence may reflect localised challenges in drug-related crime, exacerbated by proximity to larger urban centres. The most striking anomaly is the 30% above UK average rate for other theft, which could indicate specific vulnerabilities in retail or community spaces. Residents may find the 12.2% share of other theft in the total crime mix particularly relevant, as it highlights a need for targeted prevention strategies in this category.

Llanharan and Brynna’s crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 in February 2025 represents a 12.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 193 residents—a figure that is significantly lower than the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a rate that is lower than the UK’s typical daily crime frequency. When contextualised within the built-up area’s population of 7,907 residents, this translates to a low probability of individual involvement in crime, with each resident facing a 0.052% chance of being a victim in February. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the impact of seasonal transitions, as the pre-spring lull in February likely contributed to reduced opportunities for property crime. This is evident in the 63% and 73% reductions in burglary and vehicle crime compared to UK averages, respectively. The area’s performance in anti-social behaviour—48% below the UK average—further underscores its relative safety, though the 100% above average rate for drugs offences indicates specific challenges requiring targeted intervention. These statistics, when combined with the local context of a built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf, suggest a complex relationship between geography, demographics, and crime trends that warrants ongoing monitoring.