Dinas Powis Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Dinas Powis, 4.4 crimes were reported in September 2024 — a figure 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This suggests a relatively safe environment compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour accounted for nearly 20% of all crimes, followed by public order and shoplifting, each contributing 16.7% of the total. These figures align with the area’s seasonal rhythms: as September marks the start of the academic year and nights grow shorter, the data may reflect increased public spaces activity and youth presence. The lower violent crime rate — 0.6 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.6 — could indicate strong community cohesion or effective local policing. Property crimes, though lower than the UK average, remain a concern, with shoplifting and other thefts accounting for 25% of reported incidents. The balance between property and violent crime appears skewed towards non-violent offences, which may reflect the area’s character as a built-up residential zone with limited industrial or commercial density. Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers, likely influence anti-social behaviour and public order issues, though these remain below UK averages for their categories. The overall picture suggests that while Dinas Powis experiences crime at a lower rate than the UK, targeted efforts to address anti-social behaviour and shoplifting could further enhance safety.

September saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with other theft and other crime both increasing by 200% compared to August, rising from 1 to 3 incidents each. Burglary also doubled, though it remained low at 2 incidents. These increases may reflect seasonal transitions, such as the start of term times or changing patterns in local activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 64.3%, from 14 to 5 incidents, possibly linked to the academic calendar and reduced nightlife activity as nights draw in. Anti-social behaviour, though still the most common category, dropped by 41.7%, which could indicate the impact of local initiatives or the natural ebb of seasonal events. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 23% below the UK average, but public order offences are 25% above the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a specific challenge in this category. Shoplifting, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 3% above the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Dinas Powis may see slightly higher rates of petty theft compared to national trends. These variations underscore the need for targeted strategies to address public order issues while maintaining the low violent crime rate that characterises the area.

The crime rate in September 2024 fell slightly to 4.4 per 1,000 residents from 4.5 in August, a 2.9% decrease. This small decline suggests stability in the area’s crime profile, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, Dinas Powis experienced roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that may feel less immediate to residents given the area’s small population of 8,268. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 230 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which is not provided but contextually higher for most built-up areas. This statistic translates to a resident having a 1-in-230 chance of being directly affected by crime in September, a figure that may seem abstract but reflects the area’s comparative safety. When scaled to the population, the 36 reported crimes represent a manageable proportion of daily life, suggesting that local policing and community engagement may be effective in mitigating crime. However, the 25% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average indicates a specific area for improvement, particularly in managing incidents that disrupt community cohesion. These comparative figures reinforce the idea that while Dinas Powis is safer than average, targeted efforts to address public order and shoplifting could further reduce the already low crime rate.