Porth Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Porth's crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 44.7% of all reported incidents and 59% above the UK average. This category alone pushed the area's overall crime rate to 9.6 per 1,000 residents—20% higher than the national average of 8.0 per 1,000. The surge in violent crimes, which rose sharply month-on-month, may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween-related disruptions, though local geography and population dynamics likely play a role. Public order offences, at 1.6 per 1,000, were 171% above the UK average, suggesting a possible increase in alcohol-fueled incidents or anti-social behaviour during the month. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 1.5 per 1,000, 17% above the UK average, while property crimes remained relatively low. The stark contrast between Porth's violent crime profile and the UK average highlights a unique local challenge. With 55 violent crimes reported, this category alone accounts for nearly half of all incidents, a figure that may be influenced by the area's compact built-up nature and limited public spaces. Seasonal transitions, including the clocks going back and the start of the festive period, may have contributed to the rise in public order offences, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The data also shows a notable drop in shoplifting, which fell from five to two incidents—a 60% decrease—reflecting increased police presence or seasonal retail patterns.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.7% of all crimes in October, with a rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—59% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category alone contributed to 20.0% of the area's overall crime rate being above the national average. Public order offences, at 1.6 per 1,000, were 171% higher than the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a stark outlier that may reflect increased street-level disturbances during darker evenings. Month-on-month changes revealed a 700% increase in other thefts, rising from one incident to eight, while vehicle crime jumped 400% from one to five. These spikes contrast with a 60% drop in shoplifting, which fell from five to two incidents. The sharp rise in theft-related crimes, coupled with the dominance of violent offences, suggests a shift in criminal focus toward personal and property-based crimes during October.

Porth's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 17.1% increase from the previous month's 8.2 per 1,000. This places the area 20% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that has widened since September. Daily crime figures show an average of four reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, with one crime occurring for every 105 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the density of incidents relative to the population, though it does not account for variations in population density or geographic spread. The shift in crime mix from September to October shows a marked increase in violent crimes, which now account for 44.7% of all incidents, compared to a more balanced distribution of property and violent crimes in previous months. This suggests a seasonal shift in criminal activity, potentially linked to shorter evenings and Halloween-related disruptions.