Dinas Powis Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Dinas Powis maintained a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, 45.1% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure, while lower than the UK benchmark, masks significant variations in crime types and their distribution. Violence and sexual offences (14 cases) dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.8% of all incidents, though their rate (1.7 per 1,000) remained 37% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (12 cases) followed closely, but its rate (1.5 per 1,000) now exceeds the UK average by 4%, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns. The area’s low burglary rate (1 case, 0.1 per 1,000)—69% below the UK average—suggests strong community resilience, though the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson (3 cases) raises questions about unoccupied properties during August’s peak holiday season. These trends align with the built-up area’s character, where tourism and seasonal transitions likely influence crime dynamics. While the overall rate remains low, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and property-related offences highlights the need for targeted awareness, particularly in high-traffic zones and during periods of increased visitor activity.

August 2024 revealed stark contrasts in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (4 to 12 cases) and criminal damage and arson doubling (1 to 3 cases). These spikes, while small in absolute terms, reflect a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (5 total) now accounting for just 13.5% of all incidents—well below the UK average for property crime categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (14 cases, 37.8% of total), but their rate of 1.7 per 1,000 was 37% below the UK average. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which now exceeds the UK average by 4%, may be linked to August’s peak holiday season. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where the 200% increase in anti-social incidents suggests potential hotspots.

Dinas Powis' crime rate in August 2024 remained stable compared to July, with a 2.6% decrease from 4.6 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This minor dip contrasts with broader UK trends, where localised spikes in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage have emerged. Daily crime statistics show 1 reported incident per day in August, a figure that, while low, warrants attention given the sharp increases in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 223 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. With a population of 8,268, the localised nature of incidents—such as the 200% surge in anti-social behaviour—suggests targeted patterns rather than widespread issues. These figures, when viewed against the UK average, underscore Dinas Powis' position as a safer area, despite the recent upticks in certain crime types.