Dinas Powis Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 saw Dinas Powis maintain a stable overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 44.4% below the UK average of 7.2. This performance places the area among the safest in the UK for this period, though the crime profile reflects seasonal patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.4% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (12.1%). The dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. This divergence may partly explain the area's lower overall rate, as violent crimes often involve fewer incidents per capita than property crimes. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended evening darkness, and potentially vacant homes during holidays—likely influenced these patterns. While the area's retail presence could explain shoplifting rates, the sharp drop in public order offences (58% below UK average) suggests effective local policing or community engagement in managing disruptive behaviour. The low rate of burglary (71% below UK average) may reflect the compact, built-up nature of Dinas Powis, where homes are more closely monitored than in sprawling suburban or rural areas. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson by 100% compared to November deserves closer attention, linked to seasonal property maintenance or increased vandalism during holiday periods.

December 2023 brought notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson rising 100% from zero to four incidents—a stark increase that may reflect seasonal factors like holiday property neglect or increased anti-social behaviour. Robbery and burglary also saw 100% increases, though these remain low in absolute terms (one each). Conversely, shoplifting fell by 45.5% compared to November, possibly due to heightened police presence in retail areas or seasonal deterrents like increased surveillance. The area's violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 39% below the UK average for this category, a significant deviation that may stem from the community's compact size and established social networks reducing opportunities for violent encounters. Public order offences, which dropped 60% to two incidents, are 58% below the UK average, suggesting effective local strategies in managing disruptive behaviour. These figures highlight the area's ability to maintain safety despite seasonal challenges, though the spike in criminal damage and arson merits further scrutiny. Residents may find the shoplifting decline particularly relevant, as it could indicate successful interventions in high-traffic retail zones.

Dinas Powis' crime rate remained stable in December 2023, matching the 4.0 per 1,000 figure recorded in November. This consistency contrasts with the UK average, where crime typically fluctuates more sharply across months. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel low to residents but aligns with the area's overall safety profile. When scaled to the population of 8,268, this translates to one reported crime for every 251 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The area's performance in specific categories further underscores its divergence from the UK average: anti-social behaviour rates are 57% below the national figure, and burglary rates are 71% lower. These disparities may reflect the built-up nature of Dinas Powis, where community cohesion and proximity to policing resources likely reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about whether seasonal factors—such as increased vandalism during holidays or delayed property maintenance—have created new vulnerabilities. While the low crime rate is a positive indicator, the rise in these specific offences suggests that targeted interventions may be needed to address emerging risks.