Porth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Porth, 9.2 crimes were recorded in January 2025 — 29.6% higher than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 109 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the tangible risk faced by local communities. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.3%) and public order offences (13.6%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK average for public order offences, which stood at 0.5 per 1,000 — a 161% deficit for Porth. January's post-holiday period, with its reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, may have contributed to the spike in public order incidents, as social interactions shifted indoors and community tensions became more pronounced. The dominance of violent crime over property crime — which made up only 21% of total incidents — suggests a unique local dynamic, potentially linked to Porth's urban character and the density of its built-up area. While seasonal factors typically reduce outdoor crime, the persistence of high violent crime rates indicates deeper, year-round challenges that may be exacerbated by socioeconomic factors or unmet community needs.

January 2025 saw a 300% increase in public order offences, rising from 4 to 16 incidents — the most dramatic month-on-month jump in any category. This surge, coupled with a 150% rise in drug-related crimes (from 2 to 5), suggests shifting patterns in local social behaviour or potential gaps in policing focus. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1), and vehicle crime fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly reflecting the reduced retail activity and fewer vehicles on the road during the post-holiday period. Violent crimes alone — at 46 incidents — exceeded the UK average by 39%, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 compared to the national average of 2.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence may be influenced by Porth's urban density and the concentration of social services in its built-up area. Anti-social behaviour, at 24 incidents (1.9 per 1,000), was 94% above the UK average, pointing to persistent community tensions that could benefit from targeted interventions. Residents may find the 1-in-109 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant when considering local safety, as it quantifies the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.

Porth's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.6 per 1,000. This upward trend, while modest, underscores the volatility of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, remains a constant presence in the lives of Porth's 12,855 residents. Over the course of the month, the 1-in-109 resident exposure rate illustrates the tangible risk faced by individuals, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not account for daily fluctuations. Comparing this to the UK average, Porth's elevated crime rate — particularly in violent and public order categories — highlights disparities that may stem from the area's urban characteristics and socioeconomic profile. While the UK average for burglary is 0.3 per 1,000, Porth's rate was 0.1 per 1,000, suggesting that property crime is less prevalent here than in many other parts of the country. This contrast reinforces the need to understand crime in Porth through the lens of its specific context, rather than applying generic national trends.