Rhoose Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of Rhoose’s population size—nearly 9,300 residents—31 reported crimes in November 2024 represent a low volume. At 3.3 crimes per 1,000 people, this rate is 56.6% below the UK average of 7.6, highlighting a marked divergence from national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.9% of all incidents (13 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 19.4%) and criminal damage and arson (4 cases, 12.9%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues, though the absence of significant property crime (6 total) contrasts with the UK average. Seasonal factors likely play a role: November’s dark evenings, combined with Black Friday shopping activity, may have influenced both violent and anti-social incidents. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average could reflect Rhoose’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit built-up area within Vale of Glamorgan, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the presence of 13 violent crimes underscores the need for targeted local policing strategies, particularly around public spaces and during peak shopping periods.

November 2024 saw sharp shifts in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft tripling from 0 to 1 incident (+100%) and drugs-related offences doubling from 1 to 2 (+100%). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may indicate emerging trends or localized pressures, such as the seasonal surge in cycling activity linked to Black Friday promotions or the impact of drug-related activity during colder months. Conversely, public order offences fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1, -66.7%), possibly due to reduced outdoor gatherings as evenings grew darker. Anti-social behaviour also declined slightly (from 7 to 6, -14.3%), though this change may be attributed to the natural variability of such incidents rather than a systemic shift. Violent crime remains significantly below the UK average: at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, it is 46% lower than the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast is even starker in anti-social behaviour, which sits 37% below the UK average (0.7 vs 1.1 per 1,000). However, the 'other crime' category (0.3 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 76%, suggesting a need for closer scrutiny of unclassified incidents that may include fraud or white-collar crime not typically captured in standard reporting frameworks.

The crime rate in Rhoose for November 2024 (3.3 per 1,000) represents a 16.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000, indicating a sustained period of relative stability. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period—though this figure must be interpreted cautiously, as daily fluctuations can be influenced by short-term events. On a monthly scale, the 31 crimes reported mean that, over the course of November, one crime occurred for every 299 residents. This ratio provides a tangible sense of risk for individuals living or working in the area, though such statistics do not reflect the likelihood of any single resident being a victim. When viewed against the population of 9,276, the low overall numbers suggest that Rhoose remains a relatively safe environment compared to both national benchmarks and its own historical trends. However, the 100% increase in bicycle theft and drugs-related offences highlights areas where local authorities may need to allocate additional resources, particularly as November’s seasonal context—dark evenings and festive events—may have created conditions conducive to such crimes.