Porth Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Porth’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 15.5% above the UK average of 8.4. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, is consistent with the town’s historical profile as a small built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf, where crime rates tend to reflect a blend of residential and commercial activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.8% of all incidents, a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents that was 40% above the UK average. This may partly reflect the impact of summer festivals and increased foot traffic in public spaces. Public order offences followed closely, with 19 incidents recorded at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000, a figure 134% above the UK average. This anomaly could be attributed to the town’s role as a summer destination, where transient populations and local events may contribute to heightened tensions. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 17% below the UK average, suggesting that community-based initiatives or seasonal moderation may be influencing this category. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, festivals, and extended daylight hours—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact relationship between these factors and the crime data remains complex. The overall profile illustrates a town grappling with concentrated violent crime and public order challenges, while property-related offences remain relatively low compared to national benchmarks.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was the 400% surge in possession of weapons offences, rising from one to five incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores a potential shift in local dynamics. Concurrently, burglary rates doubled, climbing from two to six cases, a trend that may reflect increased vulnerability during summer evenings when homes are more likely to be unoccupied. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 20.3%, from 64 to 51, a decline that aligns with the seasonal lull in alcohol-fuelled incidents often seen in July. Porth’s public order crimes were 134% above the UK average, with 19 incidents recorded, a figure that may partly reflect the town’s role as a summer hub for local events. Shoplifting rates were 71% below the UK average, suggesting that retail premises in Porth may be experiencing improved security measures or lower foot traffic compared to national trends.

July 2024 marked a 9.5% decline in Porth’s overall crime rate, falling from 10.7 to 9.7 per 1,000 residents. This shift, while modest, reflects a broader trend of seasonal moderation typically observed in the area during summer months. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that aligns with historical patterns of increased activity during peak tourist periods. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 103 residents, a measure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate, though slightly higher than the UK average, remains consistent with Porth’s historical positioning as a small built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The decline from the previous month may partly reflect the winding down of summer festivals and the dispersal of transient populations.