Dinas Powis Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in Dinas Powis’ November 2024 crime statistics was the 83.3% surge in violence and sexual offences, which rose from six to 11 incidents. This sharp increase, occurring against a backdrop of historically low crime rates—3.6 per 1,000 residents, 52.6% below the UK average—raises questions about local dynamics. The area’s crime profile remains dominated by property crimes (12 incidents) and violent crimes (11 incidents), with property offences accounting for 40% of the total and violent crimes 36.7%. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as November’s darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping could have influenced activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences in the area are 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting that while the increase is significant, the overall risk remains lower than national trends. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour and shoplifting were both below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 64% below and shoplifting at 28% below. These figures align with the area’s character as a small built-up community within a rural region, where lower population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the rise in violence underscores the need for targeted measures, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or social gatherings during the month.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 83.3% in November, rising from six to 11 incidents—a stark departure from the area’s usual pattern. This increase, though not unprecedented, contrasts with the 50% reduction in these offences compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 33.3%, from six to four cases, aligning with the area’s 28% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also dropped sharply, declining by 57.1% as incidents fell from seven to three. The contrast between rising violence and falling property crimes suggests a shift in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and shorter daylight hours. For residents, the 83.3% spike in violence is a notable concern, particularly in areas with limited public lighting or community policing presence.

Dinas Powis recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, a 7.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area’s historically low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day over the 30-day period—a figure that, while low, may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and holiday-related activity. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 276 residents over the course of the month. Given the area’s small population of 8,268, this monthly exposure highlights the relatively rare occurrence of crime, though the increase in violent offences suggests a need for continued vigilance. The local context—characterised by a mix of residential and rural landscapes—may contribute to the pattern, with limited public spaces and community engagement influencing crime dynamics.