Abersychan Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,080, 79 crimes reported in July 2025 equates to one crime for every 89 residents over the course of the month. This rate of 11.2 crimes per 1,000 people places Abersychan 30.2% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. The most significant contributors to this rate are violence and sexual offences (30 cases, 38% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18 cases, 22.8%) and criminal damage and arson (8 cases, 10.1%). These figures align with July's seasonal context, when schools are closed and tourism peaks. The high rate of violence and sexual offences may partly explain the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour, which is 61% above the UK average. While criminal damage and arson rates fell by 33.3% compared to June, the overall crime profile remains heavily skewed toward violent and disorderly incidents. The town's built-up character, combined with its proximity to tourist attractions and summer festivals, likely contributes to the elevated levels of public order and anti-social behaviour. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (85% below the UK average) suggests that retail areas may be less affected by this type of crime, though the small number of cases (just 1 incident) means this remains an area for further observation.

July saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and public order offences tripling (from 1 to 4). These increases contrast sharply with the 33.3% decline in criminal damage and arson, which dropped from 12 to 8 cases. The violent crime category, which accounts for 38% of total incidents, remains 38% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Burglary rates doubled from 2 to 4 cases, a 100% increase that may reflect heightened activity during the summer months. While anti-social behaviour remains the second-largest category (22.8% of total crimes), its rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents is 61% above the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting and drug-related offences were both significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting cases at 85% below and drug offences at 64% below. This mixed pattern suggests that while certain areas of Abersychan face elevated risks, others remain relatively safe compared to national trends. Residents concerned about vehicle crime might consider securing parked vehicles during festivals, given the 400% surge in this category.

The crime rate in July 2025 (11.2 per 1,000) represents a 14.5% increase from June's rate of 9.8 per 1,000. This means that on average, 3 crimes occurred each day in Abersychan during the month, a local figure that does not directly compare to UK-wide daily rates. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 90 residents highlights the scale of activity relative to the town's size. This rate is higher than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences alone accounting for 38% of all incidents. For context, the UK average for violent crime is 3.0 per 1,000, while Abersychan's rate of 4.2 per 1,000 places it 38% above that benchmark. The town's built-up nature and summer tourism likely contribute to these figures, as open-air events and increased foot traffic can create environments conducive to anti-social behaviour and public order issues. However, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (85% below UK average) suggests that retail areas may be effectively managed or less targeted than in other regions. This contrast between elevated violent crime and lower property crime rates indicates a unique local dynamic that differs from the national profile.