Rhoose Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 marked a period of relative calm in Rhoose, with a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents—74.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This low rate, consistent with the area’s historical profile, reflects a built-up area within Vale of Glamorgan that has long maintained below-average crime levels. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all incidents (9 cases), though this rate (1.0 per 1,000) remained 62% below the UK average. Other theft followed at 16.7% (3 cases), with anti-social behaviour (11.1%) and criminal damage (5.6%) rounding out the top categories. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: the Easter period and spring weather may have increased foot traffic in local areas, potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of significant property crime (only 6 cases) suggests that Rhoose’s compact layout and community-oriented infrastructure may act as natural deterrents. The low overall rate, combined with the UK-wide deficit, indicates that local policing strategies and demographic characteristics—such as a stable, low-density population—play a role in maintaining this safety profile.

April 2023 saw a stark 100% rise in anti-social behaviour, with incidents doubling from one to two. This increase, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with the overall stability in the crime rate. Other theft also rose by 50%, climbing from two to three incidents, while vehicle crime jumped from zero to one. These shifts suggest potential changes in community dynamics or seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring. Violent crimes, however, remained below the UK average, with 9 incidents (1.0 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This 62% deficit may reflect effective local policing or the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone. For residents, the daily crime count of one incident per day provides a tangible benchmark for assessing local safety trends.

Rhoose maintained a stable crime rate in April 2023, matching the same 1.9 per 1,000 residents recorded in March. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall safety levels month-on-month. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported incident per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s small population and low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 515 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Rhoose’s rate remains 74.7% below, a gap that reflects broader regional differences in policing, community engagement, or socioeconomic factors. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents are far less likely to experience crime than the national average, though localised patterns—such as the spike in anti-social behaviour—warrant closer attention to specific hotspots or triggers.