Rhondda Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Rhondda’s crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 41.4% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents — 50.6% below the UK average — the area remains significantly safer than the national average. This statistic is consistent with the low rates of property crime, which collectively make up 49.4% of the total (23 incidents), and the dominance of violent crime (36 incidents) as the primary category. Seasonal factors may play a role in shaping these patterns: September’s return to school and university freshers could contribute to increased social interactions, influencing the higher proportion of violent offences. However, the overall rate remains well below UK levels, suggesting that local conditions — such as community engagement, policing effectiveness, or socioeconomic stability — may mitigate broader national trends. The breakdown of crime types also reveals that anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and public order offences (14 incidents) are below UK averages, though public order slightly exceeds it by 7%. These figures reflect a balance between local challenges and broader national contexts, with no single factor dominating the crime picture. The low levels of burglary, shoplifting, and other theft — all significantly below UK averages — further indicate that property-related crime is not a pressing concern in Rhondda compared to the rest of the UK. This profile underscores the area’s relative safety, even as the month-on-month data shows fluctuations in specific categories.

September 2024 saw a 28.6% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from seven to nine incidents. This uptick may be linked to seasonal transitions, such as the end of summer holidays, which could see increased outdoor activity or neglect of property. Conversely, other crime decreased by 71.4% (from seven to two incidents), while anti-social behaviour fell by 58.6% (from 29 to 12). These sharp declines suggest potential success in community interventions or heightened awareness during the back-to-school period. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 — 39% below the UK average. This contrast highlights Rhondda’s relative safety in this category, influenced by local policing priorities or the area’s demographic profile. Public order offences (14 incidents) slightly exceeded the UK average by 7%, a small but noteworthy deviation that may reflect local social dynamics during the transition to autumn.

Rhondda's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 32.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the 1-in-260 residents figure for monthly exposure, reflecting a lower frequency of crime relative to the area’s population. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day in September, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. While this daily count is a local metric and not comparable to UK-wide averages, it provides a tangible sense of how often crime occurs in everyday life. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the area’s relatively low crime rate, the 3.8 per 1,000 figure is 50.6% below the UK average, underscoring Rhondda’s position as a safer locale compared to the national context. This contrast may be influenced by factors such as community cohesion, local policing strategies, or the area’s geographic and socioeconomic characteristics.