Rhoose Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Rhoose maintained a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while low, reflects a nuanced crime profile shaped by the area's character as a built-up community within the Vale of Glamorgan. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.9%) and shoplifting (13.5%). These patterns align with the dynamics of a small urban area where retail presence and community interactions play a role in shaping crime trends. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced the types of incidents reported. The low incidence of violent crime compared to the UK average suggests that local initiatives—such as community policing or social cohesion efforts—may be contributing to a safer environment. However, the presence of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour indicates that economic pressures and social dynamics continue to influence crime patterns. The area's relatively low population density, combined with its proximity to larger urban centres, may also play a role in crime distribution, with opportunities for minor theft arising in local retail hubs. While the overall rate is reassuring, the slight increase in certain categories—such as theft from the person—underscores the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly during periods of heightened activity or seasonal events. The data illustrates that Rhoose's crime picture, though fundamentally safer than the UK average, is not immune to the pressures of local and national trends.

October saw a notable increase in three categories: other theft, drugs, and theft from the person, each doubling from zero to one or two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights potential vulnerabilities in areas where transient populations or seasonal events may intersect with local demographics. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 33.3%, possibly linked to proactive community engagement or seasonal shifts in property usage. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 32.4% of all crimes, but still 51% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly, with a 38% gap compared to national figures, suggesting that local initiatives may be effectively addressing nuisance crimes. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 100% increase in theft from the person, a category that directly impacts personal safety during evening hours. This aligns with October's darker evenings and Halloween-related activity, which may contribute to heightened awareness or opportunistic behaviour.

Rhoose's crime rate in October 2024 rose slightly to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, up 8.7% from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the crime profile. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the month—a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance during October's darker evenings. Monthly exposure calculations show that, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 251 residents. This equates to a 1-in-251 chance for any given resident, a statistic that contextualises the risk within the local population. While the rate remains well below the UK average, the slight upward trend suggests that community awareness and local policing efforts may need to adapt to seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related activity or extended evening hours. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can have a measurable impact on perceived safety, particularly in a built-up area where community cohesion is a key factor in crime prevention.