Rhoose Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rhoose's crime profile in September 2023 remained markedly lower than the UK average, with an overall rate of 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—52.5% below the national average of 8.0 per 1,000. Violent crimes, which accounted for 60% of all incidents, were the most prevalent category, driven by 21 reported cases of violence and sexual offences. This rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents for violent crime was 16% below the UK average for the same category, underscoring the area's relative safety in this domain. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also remained significantly below national levels, with rates 70% and 50% below UK averages respectively. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of term-time activities and the return to school—may have influenced patterns, though the overall trend suggests a stable environment. While violent crimes dominated, the area's low property crime rate (6 incidents, or 1.7 per 1,000 residents) further reinforced its position as a safer-than-average location. This combination of factors illustrates a community where most residents face minimal exposure to crime, though the sharp rise in drug-related incidents highlights an emerging concern that warrants attention.

September 2023 saw notable increases in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences doubling from zero to one incident. Burglary also rose by 100%, with one reported incident compared to none in August. Criminal damage and arson increased by 50%, reflecting a shift in crime patterns that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of term-time activities. These increases contrast with significant declines in anti-social behaviour (-66.7%) and public order offences (-66.7%), which fell to 4 and 2 incidents respectively. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 60% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—16% below the UK average for this category. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding the rise in drug-related crimes, as this marks a departure from the otherwise stable trend observed in other categories.

Rhoose's crime rate in September 2023 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 24% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal transition as September marks the end of summer holidays and the start of term-time routines. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its relatively small population of 9,276. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 265 residents, illustrating that the vast majority of residents remained unaffected by criminal activity. This monthly exposure figure, while providing a snapshot of risk, should be contextualised against the broader picture of low overall crime rates. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the recent increases in specific categories, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, where 8.0 crimes are reported per 1,000 residents.