Dinas Powis Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Dinas Powis’ crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 57.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area’s position as one of the safest built-up zones in the UK. The two most prevalent crime types—anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences—each accounted for 30% of total incidents, with the latter being 62% below the UK average. This stark contrast to national trends may be influenced by the area’s character as a low-density, likely suburban or semi-rural built-up area, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Seasonal factors also played a role: June, the start of summer, typically sees increased tourism in coastal or rural areas, but Dinas Powis’ crime rates remain unaffected by such influxes, suggesting a stable local environment. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.5 per 1,000, yet Dinas Powis reported 1.1 per 1,000, 26% below the national figure, a testament to effective local interventions. However, the 200% surge in anti-social behaviour compared to May raises questions about potential triggers, such as the easing of pandemic-related restrictions or changes in social dynamics as the summer season progresses. The area’s overall low crime rate, combined with its relatively high proportion of non-violent offences, illustrates a community where minor disputes and disorder dominate, rather than more severe crimes. This profile is consistent with smaller built-up areas where policing resources are focused on preventing low-level incidents, though the sharp increases in certain categories may warrant further analysis.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both surging by 200% compared to May, reflecting a sharp increase from three to nine incidents each. This jump in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 30% of all crimes, may partly explain the area’s relatively high proportion of such offences compared to the UK average. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75%, dropping from four to one, a decline that could signal improved community management or reduced incidents during the early summer. Drug-related crimes also saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one incident, though this remains a small number in the broader context. The balance between property and violent crimes remained stable, with property crimes (10 incidents) and violent crimes (9 incidents) each contributing roughly a third of the total. These fluctuations, while notable, do not yet indicate a systemic shift in the area’s crime profile but warrant attention to emerging trends.

Dinas Powis' crime rate in June 2023 rose by 20.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.0 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 276 residents in the course of June. While this rate remains significantly below UK averages, the upward trend suggests a potential need for closer monitoring. The population context further underscores the low likelihood of encountering crime: with 8,268 residents, the monthly exposure of 1-in-276 residents places Dinas Powis among the safer built-up areas in the UK. This statistic, when contextualised against the area’s character as a relatively small, low-density built-up zone, highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement in maintaining safety, even as seasonal factors may influence crime dynamics.