Rhondda Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhondda's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This position as one of the safest areas nationally is underscored by the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 37.7% of all incidents (43 cases), though their rate remains 31% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 19.3% of total crimes (22 cases), again showing a 29% deficit compared to the UK average. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season, may contribute to patterns observed in the data, though the overall low crime rate suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—likely play a significant role in maintaining safety. Property crimes, while accounting for 29% of incidents (33 cases), were lower than the UK average for most categories, with shoplifting at 84% below the national rate. This combination of factors illustrates a crime profile that is both distinct from the UK average and reflective of Rhondda's specific socio-economic and geographic characteristics, where urban density may intersect with community-oriented initiatives to temper criminal activity.

June 2024 saw dramatic increases in burglary and vehicle crime, both rising by 500% from May (1 to 6 incidents each). This sharp rise may partly explain a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 29% of total incidents compared to 37.7% for violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, but their rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7% (from 6 to 2 incidents), a decline that could reflect seasonal changes as tourism begins to ramp up in the area. Other crime and drugs each saw increases of 300% and 300% respectively. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories responding strongly to month-on-month changes while others maintain consistent positions relative to national benchmarks.

Rhondda's crime rate in June 2024 (5.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 16.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. This translates to an average of four crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 199 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area compared to national averages. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average (8.2 per 1,000), the increase from May suggests potential shifts in local dynamics, such as seasonal changes or temporary factors influencing crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with this rise, the area's crime profile remains markedly lower than the UK average, indicating a consistent baseline of safety for residents. This context is crucial for understanding how local crime rates interact with broader national trends.