Rhoose Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhoose's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects the area's overall safety, though the breakdown of crimes reveals specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (36.4%), followed closely by criminal damage and arson (18.2%) and public order offences (18.2%). These figures align with seasonal trends typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates but could also amplify tensions in residential areas. The data also shows a marked contrast with national averages: while violence remains significantly below UK levels, criminal damage and public order offences exceed the UK average by 23% and 46%, respectively. This discrepancy may be influenced by local factors such as community dynamics or the built-up area's specific characteristics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these connections. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between a generally low-risk environment and pockets of activity that require targeted attention.

January 2024 marked a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, public order offences, and anti-social behaviour compared to December, while vehicle crime fell by 50%. This shift highlights a growing emphasis on property-related and public disorder issues, despite the overall rate remaining well below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 36.4% of all crimes, yet this rate was 50% lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose to 0.7 per 1,000, 23% above the UK average, suggesting a potential link to seasonal factors like post-holiday property neglect. Residents may find the 50% drop in vehicle crime reassuring, though the surge in public order offences indicates a need for targeted community engagement in the area.

Rhoose's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 50.2% compared to December 2023, moving from 2.4 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains far below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over 31 days, reflecting a relatively low frequency of reported crimes. When scaled to the population of 9,276, this means one crime occurred for roughly every 281 residents during the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than national averages, the rise in specific categories like criminal damage and public order offences warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a much lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK as a whole, though local trends suggest shifting patterns in the types of offences reported.