Rhondda Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Rhondda maintain a safer profile than the UK average, with a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents — 42.9% below the national figure. This continued trend reflects broader patterns in the built-up area, where community-focused policing and seasonal factors appear to have contributed to sustained low levels of serious crime. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44% of all reported incidents. month-on-month decrease from the previous year’s peak. The area’s relative safety is particularly striking in the context of December’s typical challenges: holiday-related retail activity, dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during festive travel. While property crimes accounted for 27 of the total 91 incidents, their share of the crime mix was lower than the UK average for shoplifting and burglary, likely reflecting Rhondda’s smaller retail footprint and lower population density. The breakdown of violent crimes — which include 40 incidents of violence and sexual offences — shows a marked contrast to the UK average for this category, with the local rate 30% lower. This may partly explain the area’s overall lower crime rate, though it is consistent with broader regional trends in south Wales where community cohesion and local policing initiatives have historically reduced violent crime. The seasonal context of December, with its potential for increased alcohol-related incidents and property vulnerabilities, did not lead to a sharp spike in reported crimes, suggesting that local efforts to mitigate festive risks have had some effect.

December 2025 marked a notable reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 21.6% compared to the same period in 2024, despite the month’s typical seasonal pressures. This decline was accompanied by a 33.3% decrease in vehicle crime, potentially linked to reduced car usage during the holiday period or increased anti-theft measures in parking areas. Conversely, criminal damage and arson saw a 100% increase, with 14 incidents reported — a stark contrast to the 7 recorded in December 2024. This jump, though still below the UK average for the category, may reflect localised issues such as targeted vandalism or holiday-related property neglect. The sharp rise in possession of weapons (+100%) also raises concerns, though this remains a small proportion of overall crimes. Rhondda’s shoplifting rate was 47% below the UK average, a statistic that may resonate with local residents and businesses, indicating that retail areas in the built-up area are relatively secure compared to other parts of the UK. The area’s performance in anti-social behaviour is also worth highlighting: at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, this is 78% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement and local enforcement strategies may be effectively addressing low-level disorder.

Rhondda’s crime rate in December 2025 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 5.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. However, this slight upward trend is dwarfed by the area’s continued position well below the UK average, which stood at 7.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 3 crimes per day — a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than many comparable urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the seasonal challenges of December. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs within the local population. When compared to the UK average for daily crime exposure, Rhondda’s figure appears to be in line with other areas that have successfully implemented community-based crime prevention strategies. The slight increase from November may be attributed to the influx of temporary residents during the holiday season or the typical spike in alcohol-related incidents, though the overall rate remains firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime statistics. The combination of a low population density and targeted policing efforts likely contributes to this sustained safety record, even as local crime rates fluctuate month-to-month.