Porth Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Porth's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property crime, with 37 violent incidents recorded compared to 24 property crimes. This imbalance, which contrasts with the UK average where property crime typically outweighs violent crime, may reflect local factors such as the area's built-up character and seasonal transitions. The overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents — 10.8% above the UK average — underscores a need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.2% of all crimes, remained 12% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences surged to 28% and 122% above national rates respectively. These figures align with September's typical seasonal context, as the start of the academic year and shorter evenings may contribute to increased social tensions. The data also highlights a paradox: while shoplifting rates were 34% below the UK average, other categories like possession of weapons and criminal damage showed significant spikes. This mixed picture suggests that Porth's crime profile is shaped by a combination of local demographics, land use patterns, and seasonal rhythms. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime (29% and 50% below UK averages) may indicate effective policing in these areas, though the sharp rise in weapons-related offences deserves closer attention.

September saw a significant shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes outnumbering property crimes for the first time in recent months. Violence and sexual offences fell by 42.2% compared to August, despite remaining 12% above the UK average. This drop may partly explain the overall rate decrease, though anti-social behaviour and public order offences — both exceeding UK averages by 28% and 122% respectively — suggest persistent local challenges. Possession of weapons, burglary, and vehicle crime all doubled from August figures, raising questions about emerging patterns. While shoplifting rates were 34% below the UK average, the sharp increase in weapons-related offences (from 0 to 2 cases) indicates a specific concern for residents. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and localized criminal activity.

Porth's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, an 18.6% decrease from August's 10.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns as nights draw in and university freshers begin their academic year, potentially altering local activity rhythms. Over the 30 days of September, 105 crimes were recorded, averaging 4 crimes per day — a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 122 residents over the course of the month. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, this suggests that while crime remains a local concern, its frequency does not yet reach levels that would dominate daily life for most residents. The decline from August may reflect a combination of seasonal transition and targeted policing efforts from the data alone.