Rhoose Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Rhoose during March 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating the mix. At 1.9 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 75% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently low level of criminal activity. Of the 18 total crimes recorded, 50% (9 incidents) were violent, including sexual offences, while property crimes accounted for 39% (7 cases), primarily shoplifting and other theft. This suggests a focus on interpersonal crime rather than burglary or vehicle-related offences, which are typically more prevalent in larger urban centres. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings, may have influenced patterns, as violent crimes often increase during periods of extended daylight and social activity. However, the low absolute numbers indicate that Rhoose remains a relatively safe built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan, where community engagement and local policing likely contribute to maintaining this trend. The absence of significant property crime, such as burglary or vehicle theft, further reinforces the area’s character as a low-risk environment, possibly shaped by its smaller population and limited commercial activity compared to more densely populated regions.

The crime mix in March 2023 shows a marked emphasis on violent offences, with violence and sexual offences (9 cases) comprising half of all reported crimes. This is 64% below the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000. Shoplifting, the second most common crime (3 cases), is 39% below the UK rate of 0.5 per 1,000, indicating a lower incidence of retail-related offences. Other theft (2 cases) and anti-social behaviour (1 case) also fall significantly below national averages, with the latter being 90% below the UK rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This suggests that Rhoose’s crime profile is less influenced by factors typically driving property crime, such as high foot traffic in commercial areas or transient populations. The balance of violent over property crime may reflect local demographics or environmental factors, such as limited opportunities for opportunistic theft. Residents might find the low rates of anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as this category often correlates with public safety concerns in urban settings. While the data does not provide month-on-month comparisons, the consistent underperformance relative to UK averages implies a stable, long-term trend in Rhoose’s crime prevention efforts.

In March 2023, Rhoose recorded 18 total crimes over 31 days, equating to approximately 1 crime per day. This daily figure is a local metric and does not include UK-wide comparisons. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure to crime was 1 reported incident for every 515 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low risk faced by individuals in the area. For a community of 9,276 residents, this means that the likelihood of any single person being directly involved in a crime during the month was minimal. The UK average for crime rates provides a useful benchmark, but Rhoose’s figures are so far below this that comparisons are less meaningful in absolute terms. Instead, the local context—such as the area’s small size, limited commercial activity, and potential for strong community policing—offers a more relevant explanation. The 1-in-515 figure underscores that crime is a rare occurrence in Rhoose, with most residents unlikely to encounter any criminal incident during a given month. This aligns with the area’s broader pattern of low crime rates, which may be reinforced by factors such as local initiatives, environmental design, or social cohesion that reduce opportunities for criminal activity.