Rhondda Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhondda's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a striking divergence from the UK average, with an overall rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—53.9% below the national average of 7.6. This marked disparity is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.5% of all reported crimes but remained 46% below the UK average. The area's crime mix underscores a unique dynamic, where violent incidents dominate over property crimes, a pattern consistent with Rhondda's status as a built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf. While anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also contributed significantly, their rates were similarly below national benchmarks, suggesting broader environmental or social factors at play. Seasonal context appears to influence patterns, with the end of Black Friday potentially reducing shoplifting and bonfire-related events tempering public order incidents. However, the sharp increase in burglary—rising from one to four cases—introduces an outlier that challenges this trend. This spike may reflect heightened vulnerability during the winter months or specific local conditions, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The overall decline in crime compared to the previous month, coupled with the area's consistently low rates, points to a resilient community profile, though the burglary anomaly highlights the need for targeted interventions.

November 2024 saw a 300% surge in burglary cases, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp increase contrasts with declines in other categories, such as public order offences, which fell by 64.7% (from 17 to 6). Anti-social behaviour also rose by 40%, moving from 10 to 14 incidents, suggesting shifting patterns in community interactions. Meanwhile, shoplifting and criminal damage both halved, aligning with seasonal factors like the end of Black Friday shopping and reduced bonfire-related activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.5% of all crimes, yet this rate was 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. For residents, the 26.8% monthly drop in overall crime rates offers a tangible indicator of local policing efforts' potential impact, though the burglary spike highlights areas requiring further attention.

Rhondda's November 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 26.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction is consistent with the area's broader pattern of declining crime rates over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 286 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate, when scaled to the population of 22,633, highlights that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected by crime. The drop in the overall rate aligns with broader UK trends in some categories, though Rhondda's specific mix of crimes remains distinct, particularly in the dominance of violent offences over property crimes. This contrast with the UK average underscores the area's unique social and environmental dynamics.