Dinas Powis Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Dinas Powis, the crime rate in September 2023 translates to a low risk of encountering criminal activity on a daily basis. With a total of 29 crimes reported across a population of 8,268, the local rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents is 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences made up the largest share of reported crimes, accounting for 34.5% of the total, followed by public order incidents (20.7%) and anti-social behaviour (17.2%). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal disputes and disorderly conduct are more prevalent than property-related crimes, which comprised just 19.3% of the total. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may partly explain the prominence of violence and public order offences, as social interactions intensify during this period. While the area’s low crime rate is consistent with its character as a smaller built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan, the specific emphasis on interpersonal crimes over property crimes indicates a need for targeted community initiatives to address local tensions. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary further support the notion that Dinas Powis is not a high-risk area for theft or property damage, which may be influenced by its compact urban layout and limited retail or industrial activity.

September 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime, public order offences, and 'other crime' all doubling from August levels. This 100% increase in these categories suggests a possible uptick in incidents linked to increased foot traffic or social gatherings associated with the start of the academic year. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, while anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences both decreased, though the latter’s drop was more modest (16.7%). These shifts reflect a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.2 per 1,000) remains 56% below the UK average, a significant disparity that underscores the area’s overall safety. Public order offences, however, are 13% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), indicating a unique challenge in managing disorderly conduct. Residents might find the 100% rise in 'other crime'—a category that includes fraud and cybercrime—particularly relevant, as it highlights the growing need for awareness around non-traditional forms of criminal activity. The decline in criminal damage and arson, meanwhile, could be attributed to proactive community engagement or environmental factors such as drier weather reducing the risk of fires.

The crime rate in Dinas Powis fell by 14.6% from August 2023’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000 to 3.5 per 1,000 in September, reflecting a sustained period of relative stability. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that is likely to feel even more manageable when considered in the context of the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 285 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable urban areas. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the low probability of encountering crime during everyday activities. The area’s population of 8,268 further contextualises these figures, highlighting that even with the 100% increases in certain categories, the absolute numbers remain small. For example, the doubling of public order offences from 3 to 6 cases still represents a manageable level of disruption for a community of this size. The comparison to the UK average also reinforces the area’s distinctiveness: while violence and sexual offences are 56% below the national rate, the 13% increase in public order offences over the UK average suggests a need for tailored approaches to address local-specific challenges. This balance of low overall crime and targeted issues offers a nuanced picture of Dinas Powis’s safety profile.