Rhoose Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rhoose's December 2023 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents highlights a marked contrast with the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, placing the area 66.7% below the national benchmark. This low crime rate is underscored by the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all incidents, despite their 54% reduction compared to the UK average. The data reveals a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with Rhoose's unique characteristics likely influencing its crime profile. As a built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan, Rhoose's relatively low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to its lower crime rates. However, the seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, holiday-related absences, and the peak of Christmas shopping—could have impacted crime patterns. The rise in violence and sexual offences, which remains below UK levels, suggests a need for targeted community engagement to address underlying factors. Meanwhile, the absence of shoplifting and vehicle crime, both of which were significantly below the UK average, points to a broader trend of reduced opportunities for such offences, linked to local policing efforts or the area's geography. This data illustrates a community that, while generally safe, experiences fluctuations in crime types that may reflect both local and national influences.

December 2023 saw three crime types—burglary, theft from the person, and other crime—each increase by 100% from zero to one incident, marking a significant shift in the local crime profile. This unexpected rise contrasts with the overall decline in crime, particularly in categories such as other theft, which fell by 66.7%, and criminal damage and arson, which dropped by 50%. The most striking deviation from the UK average occurred in violence and sexual offences, which stood at 1.2 per 1,000 in Rhoose, 54% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests that while violent crime remains a concern locally, it is far less prevalent than in other parts of the UK. Meanwhile, shoplifting, typically a common issue in retail areas, was 80% below the UK average, with only one incident reported in December. This data provides a nuanced picture of Rhoose's crime profile, highlighting both areas of improvement and unexpected spikes that may require further attention.

Rhoose's December 2023 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 37.1% decrease from November's 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the population of 9,276, this translates to one reported crime for every 422 residents over the course of the month. The reduction in crime is particularly notable in categories such as other theft, which fell by 66.7% from six to two incidents, and criminal damage and arson, which decreased by 50% from six to three. These declines, combined with the area's already low crime rate, suggest a broader trend of stability in Rhoose. However, the increase in burglary, theft from the person, and other crime from zero to one each in December indicates a potential shift in criminal activity that warrants closer examination. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the notion that Rhoose remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates in the area consistently below national benchmarks.