Porth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Porth’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.5% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while not alarmingly high, highlights the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its built-up nature and proximity to industrial zones. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 52.9% of all incidents, a rate of 4.3 per 1,000 that is 65% above the UK average. This concentration of violent crime is consistent with the post-holiday period, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to a shift in criminal focus towards interpersonal conflicts. Public order offences and criminal damage also saw elevated rates, 88% and 58% above the UK average respectively, suggesting a broader pattern of disorder that could be linked to the area’s community dynamics. The seasonal context of January—marked by colder weather, shorter days, and reduced foot traffic—may further explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes such as vehicle theft, which recorded a rate 60% below the UK average. However, the stark contrast between violent offences and property-related crimes underscores a combination of local factors, including the need for targeted policing in high-risk areas and community initiatives to address underlying tensions.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' compared to December, with these categories rising from zero to one and one to two incidents respectively. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals potential emerging trends or localized pressures that could warrant closer monitoring. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other thefts both decreased significantly, with the latter falling by 57.1%—a drop that may reflect heightened community efforts or seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during the post-holiday period. The category of violence and sexual offences remains starkly above the UK average, with a rate of 4.3 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy, 65% higher than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions in Porth, where such offences constitute over half of all reported crimes. Residents may find the 57.1% reduction in other thefts particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a possible shift in criminal activity away from property-related crimes.

Porth's crime rate in January 2024 dropped by 10.3% compared to December's 9.0 per 1,000, marking a slight improvement in overall safety. This decrease aligns with the post-holiday period, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, reflects the local rhythm of activity and population density. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate, though slightly above the UK average, underscores the importance of localized context—Porth’s built-up nature and proximity to industrial areas may influence crime patterns differently than more rural or urban counterparts. The drop in anti-social behaviour and other thefts, paired with a rise in violent offences, suggests a shifting dynamic in the types of crime experienced, warranting further attention to underlying factors such as community engagement or seasonal pressures.