Porth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Porth during June 2025 reveals a distinct profile shaped by the interplay of local demographics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.9% of all reported incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 for this category. This suggests a potential correlation with the area's social dynamics, possibly influenced by the start of summer and increased public gatherings. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 19.1%, with public order offences contributing 9.1% of total crimes—both figures significantly above UK averages. The seasonal context of June, marked by longer days and the onset of tourism, may have contributed to these patterns, as areas with higher foot traffic often see spikes in disorder-related incidents. However, the data also indicates a shift in property crime dynamics: while violent crime rates remained elevated, property crimes such as shoplifting fell sharply by 80% compared to the previous month, reflecting seasonal retail activity or improved security measures. This contrast between violent and property crime trends highlights the need for targeted policing strategies that address both immediate public safety concerns and underlying factors driving specific categories of crime. The overall crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents, 6.2% above the UK average, underscores the importance of continued monitoring and community engagement to address the unique challenges faced by Porth.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 500% increase in 'other crime' category, rising from one to six incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in theft from the person (from zero to one incident), suggests potential shifts in criminal activity or reporting practices. Conversely, shoplifting incidents dropped by 80% (from five to one), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or increased security measures. The area's violent crime rate—3.5 per 1,000—was 22% above the UK average for this category, indicating a particular challenge in addressing violence and sexual offences. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 42.9% (from seven to four incidents), which may be linked to reduced traffic volumes or enhanced vehicle security measures during the summer months. These fluctuations highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions to address emerging trends in specific crime categories.

Porth's crime rate in June 2025 fell to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a 25.2% drop from the previous month's rate of 11.4 per 1,000. This decline suggests a shift in local patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of summer holidays or changes in community activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 117 residents, a statistic that provides insight into the monthly exposure to crime relative to the population of 12,855. This rate, while slightly above the UK average, reflects a notable improvement compared to May, indicating potential effectiveness of local initiatives or natural fluctuations in crime patterns. The comparison to the previous month underscores the dynamic nature of crime trends in Porth, with the drop in reported incidents likely influenced by a combination of environmental, social, and economic factors.