Treorchy Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Treorchy for September 2023, accounting for 41.7% of all reported crimes—a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% above the UK average. This category, which includes incidents such as assault and harassment, likely reflects the area’s built-up nature and the seasonal context of back-to-school activities, which may contribute to increased social interactions and conflicts in public spaces. Public order offences, the second most common category (1.3 per 1,000), are 110% above the UK average, potentially linked to the return of students and the start of the academic term, which can disrupt local rhythms and increase incidents of anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, is 10% below the UK average, suggesting a more stable community dynamic in this category. The overall crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 is 1.2% below the UK average, indicating that while certain categories are elevated, the area’s overall performance is marginally better than the national benchmark. This slight advantage may be attributed to local policing efforts or the area’s smaller population, which can allow for more targeted interventions. However, the sharp increases in shoplifting and public order offences highlight the need for continued monitoring, particularly as seasonal factors like the transition to darker evenings and the start of term may exacerbate existing trends.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+250%), public order offences (+150%), and theft from the person (+100%) compared to August, suggesting a shift in crime dynamics during the month. Violence and sexual offences, which make up 41.7% of all reported crimes, remain significantly above the UK average (2.7 per 1,000 vs 2.7 per 1,000), though the overall crime rate is 1.2% below the UK average. Public order offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, are 110% above the UK average, a stark contrast to categories like criminal damage and arson (17% below UK average) and vehicle crime (38% below UK average). For residents, the 100% increase in theft from the person—rising from zero to one incident—highlights the need for vigilance in public spaces, particularly as the month aligns with the return of students and the start of the academic year.

The crime rate in Treorchy for September 2023 rose by 46.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.4 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift contrasts with the area’s slight 1.2% advantage over the UK average, highlighting the volatility of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in September, a figure that reflects the density of reported incidents within a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 127 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. While this rate is lower than the UK average in several categories—such as criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, and theft from the person—it remains significantly higher in public order offences and violence, which may be influenced by the return of students and the transition into darker evenings. These findings underscore the importance of considering both local and national benchmarks when assessing safety trends in Treorchy.