Rhoose Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhoose’s crime rate in September 2024 remained low, at 3.7 per 1,000 residents—51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This continued divergence from national trends highlights the area’s unique characteristics, likely shaped by its built-up nature within the Vale of Glamorgan and the influence of seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.2% of total incidents (13 cases), followed by shoplifting (17.7%) and criminal damage and arson (17.7%). These figures align with patterns seen in small urban centres where community policing and local engagement may temper broader crime trends. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—jumping from one to six incidents—raises questions about potential catalysts, such as the transition into September, when school and university activities intensify, or unseasonal weather patterns affecting outdoor spaces. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (66% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (56% below) further suggest that Rhoose’s compact, possibly more monitored environment contributes to its safety profile. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the spikes in specific categories underscore the need for targeted awareness, particularly around vandalism and shoplifting, which may be exacerbated by the influx of students or transient populations during the academic term.

September 2024 saw alarming spikes in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson rising by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and shoplifting doubling to 6 cases. These increases, while not reflecting an overall rise in crime, point to localized vulnerabilities. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (13 incidents), remained 47% below the UK average, suggesting that Rhoose’s broader safety profile persists despite these isolated surges. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 50%, from 8 to 4 cases, a decline that may reflect community efforts or seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, in particular, merits scrutiny, as it could indicate targeted acts or unaddressed issues in specific areas of the built-up zone. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in public spaces where such crimes have occurred.

Rhoose’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a slight decline of 2.7% from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This small decrease, though statistically minor, underscores the area’s consistent position as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels remaining 51.9% below the national average. On a daily basis, residents can expect approximately one crime reported per day, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for vigilance during peak times. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 273 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised with Rhoose’s population of 9,276, illustrates the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the lack of national daily or monthly exposure figures. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that Rhoose remains a low-crime environment, though the recent sharp increases in certain categories warrant attention.