Treherbert Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Treherbert’s crime rate in November 2023 (7.0 per 1,000 residents) places it 6.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a generally lower level of criminal activity compared to the national picture. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which account for 40% of all reported incidents, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category’s 8% above-average rate suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where such crimes are concentrated. Property crimes, including burglary, criminal damage, and other theft, collectively make up 32.5% of total crimes, with burglary alone surging by 100% from zero to four incidents. This spike may be influenced by seasonal factors such as dark evenings and the proximity to Bonfire Night, though no definitive causal link is established. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, masks regional variations: for instance, anti-social behaviour rates are 33% below the national average, a statistic that could indicate a focus on more serious crimes or differences in policing priorities. The built-up nature of Treherbert, with its 5,752 residents, means that even small absolute numbers of crime can have a pronounced impact on community safety. Seasonal context further complicates the picture, as November’s darker evenings and the timing of events like Black Friday shopping may contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns. These factors, combined with the area’s specific demographic and geographic characteristics, highlight the importance of context when interpreting crime statistics.

Month-on-month changes in November 2023 revealed sharp increases in burglary (+100%), possession of weapons (+100%), and public order offences (+100%), all of which point to a sudden uptick in specific types of crime. These spikes contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and other crime (-50%), indicating a shift in the nature of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, at 16 incidents (40% of total crimes), remain 8% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as the area’s built-up character or seasonal events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rates (0.7 per 1,000) are 33% below the UK average (1.1 per 1,000), suggesting a possible focus on more serious offences in the area. The surge in burglary and weapon possession may be linked to seasonal factors such as dark evenings and Bonfire Night. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it indicates a new vulnerability in local security patterns.

Treherbert’s crime rate in November 2023 (7.0 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 2.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000, suggesting a minor but consistent downward trend. This places the area 6.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a difference that, while statistically notable, does not imply uniformity in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that underscores the local rhythm of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 5,752. Over the course of the month, the average resident faced a 1-in-144 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. This statistic, while seemingly low, highlights the cumulative impact of repeated incidents on community perception and safety. The population context further complicates interpretation: even small absolute numbers of crime can represent significant proportions when scaled across a community of this size, particularly in areas where crime is concentrated in specific categories or locations.