Rhoose Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhoose's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a striking dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may partly reflect the area's character as a low-density built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan. With a total crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents—61% below the UK average—the area remains significantly safer than the national average, though this contrast is not uniform across crime types. Violent crimes, particularly those involving sexual offences, accounted for 43.3% of all incidents, far exceeding the share of property crimes, which contributed just 20% (6 out of 30 total crimes). This imbalance may be influenced by seasonal dynamics; June marks the start of summer, a period when longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in local amenities could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, yet Rhoose's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 49% below this figure, suggesting a relatively effective local response to such crimes. Meanwhile, property crime rates are even further below the UK average, with vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (78% below the UK rate) and other theft at 0.1 per 1,000 (83% below). These figures align with the area's likely low population density and limited commercial activity, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of property crime. However, the dominance of violent crime raises questions about local factors—such as community interactions or event-driven activity—that may amplify such incidents during the summer months.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in Rhoose's crime mix, with violent crime maintaining its dominance while specific categories showed marked changes. Criminal damage and arson surged by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), a jump that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or the start of summer holidays. Similarly, possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents), a figure that is 186% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), highlighting an unusual spike in this category. Public order offences also increased by 66.7% (from 3 to 5), potentially reflecting higher foot traffic in local areas or the impact of summer-related events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), and other theft fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal patterns may have temporarily reduced these categories. The balance between violent and property crime remains stark: 13 violent crimes compared to 6 property crimes, with the former accounting for 43.3% of all incidents. This contrast is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where violent crime rates are 49% lower than Rhoose's level. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the spike in criminal damage and arson, which could indicate a need for increased community vigilance or local initiatives to address this issue.

Rhoose's crime rate in June 2024 (3.2 per 1,000) was 3.2% higher than the previous month's rate of 3.1 per 1,000, a marginal increase that suggests stability in the broader trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the course of June, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 9,276 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 309 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that highlights the area's overall safety profile. While the UK average crime rate is 8.2 per 1,000, Rhoose's rate is 61% below this benchmark, a gap that is even more pronounced in certain categories. For instance, public order offences in Rhoose are 18% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour is 71% below. These figures suggest that the area's built-up character within the Vale of Glamorgan, combined with its likely low population density, creates an environment where crime is both less frequent and less severe. However, the 186% above UK average for possession of weapons—a category that saw a 100% increase from the previous month—introduces a notable exception to this pattern. This discrepancy may indicate either a localized issue or a temporary spike that warrants further monitoring, though the overall context of Rhoose's crime picture remains one of relative safety compared to national averages.