Rhoose Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a significant shift in Rhoose's crime profile, with the most notable change being the 100% increase in shoplifting, other crime, and theft from the person. The overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 66.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a figure that reflects the area's consistently low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (37.5% of total crimes).0 per 1,000 was 62% below the UK average. Public order offences (16.7% of total crimes) and other theft (16.7%) also showed marked underperformance compared to national benchmarks. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and spring weather—likely contributed to these patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially influencing both shoplifting rates and the drop in anti-social behaviour. The area's built-up character within Vale of Glamorgan, combined with its relatively small population, suggests that community-focused initiatives and local policing efforts may be sustaining this low crime environment. However, the sudden increase in shoplifting raises questions about whether temporary factors, such as increased retail activity during the Easter period, played a role in this shift.

April 2025 saw three crime categories surge by 100% compared to March: shoplifting, other crime, and theft from the person. This spike in shoplifting, which rose from zero to one incident, may be linked to Easter-related retail activity or seasonal foot traffic patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75% (from eight to two incidents), potentially reflecting the impact of Easter events or community initiatives. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category (37.5% of total crimes), were 62% below the UK average (2.6 vs 4.2 per 1,000). The rate of 'other crime'—a category including non-specific incidents—jumped to 0.3 per 1,000, a figure 76% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with seasonal factors likely playing a significant role in the month-on-month changes.

Rhoose's crime rate in April 2025 fell by 29.4% compared to March's 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued decline in reported incidents. Daily crime activity averaged just one incident per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low crime profile. When scaled to the local population of 9,276, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 387 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that provides context for community safety discussions. The drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 75% month-on-month, may be linked to Easter-related community events or seasonal shifts in public activity. This monthly exposure rate, while low, remains a useful benchmark for residents assessing local safety trends in comparison to broader national averages.