Rhondda Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Rhondda’s crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of the next most common category. At a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remained 47.5% below the UK average of 8.0, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures. The seasonal context of September, with its back-to-school and university freshers’ week, likely contributed to the prominence of violent crime, as young people returning to the area may have influenced local dynamics. Anti-social behaviour (13 cases) and criminal damage (11 cases) followed closely, suggesting a focus on disorder-related incidents rather than large-scale criminal activity. This pattern contrasts with broader UK trends, where property crimes often dominate, and highlights Rhondda’s unique profile as a built-up area with a lower proportion of theft and burglary compared to national averages. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (79% below UK levels) and theft from the person (100% below) further reinforce this divergence, possibly reflecting a combination of community cohesion, effective policing, and the area’s character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up zone.

September saw a dramatic 400% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to five incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlights a sharp shift in property crime trends. Concurrently, robbery and drug-related offences both doubled compared to August, with robbery rising from zero to one reported incident. These increases contrast with a 55.6% decline in other theft, which fell from nine to four cases—a reduction that may reflect heightened awareness or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 40.6% of all crimes, yet their rate of 1.7 per 1,000 was 38% below the UK average. This discrepancy, alongside the significant underperformance of vehicle crime (79% below UK rates), suggests a localised pattern where violent crime is more prevalent than property-related offences, a contrast to national trends.

Rhondda’s crime rate in September 2023 rose 10.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.8 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still far below the UK average, suggests shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance in community spaces. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 236 residents, a ratio that, when contextualised with Rhondda’s population of 22,633, highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that individual risk remains minimal, though the increase in specific crime types—particularly burglary—warrants attention. These figures, when viewed alongside the broader UK context, illustrate how Rhondda’s unique socio-economic and geographic profile contributes to its distinct crime profile.