Rhoose Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw a dramatic shift in Rhoose’s crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 350% compared to March, marking the most significant month-on-month change in the built-up area. The overall crime rate stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all reported crimes, followed by vehicle crime (25.0%) and other theft (13.9%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for similar categories, where violence was 41% below the national rate and vehicle crime was 113% above. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—may partly explain the volatility, as increased outdoor activity and travel could influence crime patterns. Rhoose’s lower-than-average violent crime rate suggests a community with lower levels of conflict or higher levels of community cohesion, though this remains speculative without further demographic data. The area’s property crime rate, while higher than the UK average for vehicle crime, remains significantly lower for other categories, indicating a combination of local factors such as residential density and local policing strategies. The relatively low levels of burglary and anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average may reflect a combination of effective community engagement, lower population density, or the absence of specific risk factors such as high concentrations of transient populations.

The most striking change in April 2024 was the 350% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlights a potential vulnerability in local vehicle security measures or increased traffic volume during the Easter period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 85.7%, from 7 to 1 incident, suggesting possible seasonal or event-driven factors that temporarily reduced disruptive activity. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents (1.5 per 1,000), remained 41% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Rhoose’s character as a relatively low-risk area. Other notable shifts included a 25% rise in other theft (from 4 to 5) and a 50% decline in burglary (from 2 to 1). These fluctuations underscore the importance of localized analysis, as national averages can obscure significant regional variations. For residents, the 350% jump in vehicle crime serves as a clear indicator to review car security measures, particularly in areas with increased foot traffic or during periods of heightened tourism.

April 2024 marked a 25.0% decrease in Rhoose’s overall crime rate compared to March 2024, with the monthly rate dropping from 5.2 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader UK trends during early spring, though Rhoose’s rate remains significantly lower than the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s built-up nature and proximity to rural zones. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 258 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population. This suggests that Rhoose’s residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though the 350% surge in vehicle crime complicates this picture. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark differences in specific categories: while vehicle crime is 113% above the national rate, violence and sexual offences are 41% below. These disparities highlight the need for targeted local analysis, as national statistics often fail to capture the nuanced dynamics of smaller areas. The 25% monthly decline in the overall rate may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the Easter period, which typically sees reduced public activity and increased community cohesion.