Rhoose Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhoose’s crime profile in February 2024 stood in stark contrast to the UK average, with a total crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—59.2% below the national figure of 7.1. This marked safety, particularly in violent crime, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.7% of all reported crimes, a rate (1.2 per 1,000) that was 52% below the UK average. Public order offences, while less prevalent overall, were 2% above the national average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting localized pressures in community interactions. The area’s low property crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) aligns with its winter-month context, where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may limit opportunities for theft or vandalism. This pattern is consistent with other built-up areas in Wales that experience similar seasonal lulls, though Rhoose’s specific proximity to coastal and rural zones may further moderate crime trends. The dominance of violent crime over property crime also hints at underlying social dynamics, such as the influence of local demographics or community structures, though these remain speculative without additional data. Overall, the February figures underscore a generally secure environment, with crime levels that are lower than the UK average, even as specific categories like public order and vehicle crime show minor fluctuations.

February 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime increased by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in vehicle usage or targeted activity. Similarly, shoplifting and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident each, though these figures remain small in absolute terms. Conversely, other theft fell by two-thirds (from three to one), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 50%, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during winter. The area’s violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) was 52% below the UK average, a stark contrast to public order offences, which were 2% above the national average (0.5 per 1,000). For residents, the 1-in-344 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible benchmark for understanding local crime risk in comparison to broader national trends.

Rhoose's crime rate in February 2024 (2.9 per 1,000 residents) marked an 18.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.1 per 1,000 for the same period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 29-day month, 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 344 residents over the course of February. Such a monthly exposure rate suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime compared to other parts of the UK. The decline from the prior month may be consistent with seasonal patterns, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly those tied to public spaces or transient populations.