Mountain Ash Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mountain Ash's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.8% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure marks a slight upward trend compared to December's 6.8 per 1,000, though the seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may have contributed to the overall pattern. The most significant component of the crime picture was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents (55.3% of the total) and were 59% above the UK average for the category. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with property-related offences, which made up only 17.6% of the total (15 incidents). Public order offences (10 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also featured prominently, with the former being 96% above the UK average and the latter 18% below. The seasonal context of January, with its limited daylight and reduced outdoor activity, likely contributed to the lower incidence of vehicle crime and burglary compared to other months. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting (200% increase from December) and anti-social behaviour (125% increase) suggests shifting patterns, possibly influenced by local community dynamics or changes in policing priorities. The overall profile indicates a combination of persistent violent crime and emerging trends in disorder-related offences, with the area's crime picture reflecting both the challenges of a built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf and the seasonal factors that shape crime patterns in January.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 55.3% of all crimes in January 2025, a category 59% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with a 200% increase in shoplifting, which rose from 2 to 6 incidents — the largest single-month jump in any category. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 125%, with 9 incidents reported, though this remains 18% below the UK average for the category. Burglary and criminal damage and arson both fell by 50%, with burglary dropping from 2 to 1 incident. These decreases may reflect the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days limiting opportunities for outdoor crimes. The stark contrast between rising violent incidents and falling property crimes underscores a shift in the crime mix, with public order offences (up 25%) and anti-social behaviour (up 125%) emerging as new focal points for local authorities. Residents may find the 200% spike in shoplifting particularly concerning, given its direct impact on local businesses.

Mountain Ash's crime rate in January 2025 rose 7.5% from December's 6.8 per 1,000 to 7.3 per 1,000, placing it 2.8% above the UK average. This increase reflects a shift in crime patterns, with daily crime rates averaging 3 incidents per day across the 31-day period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 137 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. While the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, specific categories show stark contrasts: public order offences (96% above UK average) and violence and sexual offences (59% above) dominate, whereas anti-social behaviour (18% below) and shoplifting (19% below) lag behind. This divergence highlights the uneven distribution of crime types, with violent incidents and disorder-related crimes driving the upward trend despite reductions in property-related offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is marginally higher than the UK norm, the localised concentration of violent crime significantly impacts the area's crime profile compared to the national average.