Rhoose Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhoose's crime profile in July 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with an overall rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents—47.6% below the national benchmark of 8.4. This discrepancy is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39% of all crimes (16 incidents) despite being 40% below the UK rate for this category (2.9 per 1,000). The area's crime mix is dominated by property-related and public order incidents, with anti-social behaviour (8 cases) and public order offences (7 cases) making up a combined 36.6% of reports. These figures align with Rhoose's character as a built-up area within Vale of Glamorgan, where seasonal factors appear to influence crime patterns. July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely contributed to the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour reports compared to June. However, the absence of significant rises in vehicle crime or burglary—categories typically linked to summer months—suggests that local infrastructure and community engagement may mitigate some seasonal risks. The low rate of violent crime, combined with a 37% deficit in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average, further underscores Rhoose's relative safety profile. This pattern is consistent with areas where community policing and local initiatives, though not explicitly referenced in the data, may play a role in maintaining low crime levels. The interplay between summer tourism and local demographics, particularly the limited presence of late-night venues, likely explains the absence of spikes in theft from the person or alcohol-related violence, which are common in larger urban centres during peak tourist periods.

July 2024 saw a 200% surge in 'other theft' cases, rising from one to three incidents. This category, which includes theft from vehicles and unauthorised use of property, may partly explain the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, which rose from four to eight. The rise in drug-related incidents, doubling from zero to one, contrasts with a 50% decline in weapon possession cases, which fell from two to one. These shifts highlight a crime mix skewed toward property-related and public order offences, with violent crimes remaining lower than the UK average. The local rate for violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) is 40% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), a discrepancy consistent with Rhoose's character as a built-up area with limited nightlife infrastructure compared to larger cities. This suggests that while summer festivals and events may drive anti-social behaviour, the area's overall safety profile remains distinct.

Rhoose's crime rate in July 2024 rose 36.8% from the previous month, moving from 3.2 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 226 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area's population of 9,276. Daily, the rate translates to approximately one crime per day across 31 days, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. The shift in crime mix from June to July reflects a seasonal pattern typical of summer months, with public order and anti-social behaviour incidents rising in tandem with increased foot traffic from tourism and local festivals. This suggests that while Rhoose remains a low-crime area, its crime profile is influenced by the rhythms of the season.