Rhoose Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw an unexpected surge in criminal damage and arson in Rhoose, a built-up area within Vale of Glamorgan, despite an overall crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents—77.1% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This marked contrast to the previous month’s trends highlights the unpredictable nature of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, accounted for 60% of all crimes, though their numbers fell from 11 to 9—an 18.2% drop. This decline may partly reflect the seasonal context of December, with shorter evenings and holiday-related community activities potentially reducing opportunities for violent incidents. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, which doubled from one to two cases, stands out as an anomaly. This could be linked to seasonal factors such as empty homes during the festive period or increased property neglect. The category’s rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 62% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting systemic differences in local policing or property management practices. Public order offences also decreased by 33.3%, from three to two cases, due to reduced foot traffic in commercial areas during the holiday season. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by half, aligning with the broader trend of lower crime rates in Rhoose compared to the UK. These patterns underscore the combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and policing effectiveness in shaping crime outcomes.

December 2025 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson cases doubling from one to two—a 100% increase—despite an overall decline in violent crime. This unexpected rise in property-related offences contrasts with the 18.2% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 11 to 9 cases. The decrease in violent crime may be attributed to the holiday season’s influence, with shorter evenings and community-focused activities potentially reducing opportunities for such incidents. However, the surge in criminal damage and arson remains unexplained by the data, though it could reflect seasonal factors such as increased property neglect during the festive period. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 50%, from two to one case, suggesting a possible reduction in public disturbances during December. Rhoose’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.0 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that widened from previous months. For residents, the daily crime count of roughly zero incidents per day (15 crimes over 31 days) offers a tangible sense of the area’s low crime environment, though the increase in specific categories like criminal damage and arson warrants attention.

Rhoose’s December 2025 crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 28.3% decrease from November’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in criminal activity. This downward trend positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, with its overall crime rate 77.1% below the national figure of 7.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately zero crimes per day in December—a local statistic that underscores the low frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 618 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. With a population of 9,276, this equates to a population-scaled perspective where the likelihood of experiencing a crime is minimal. The decline in violent crime, coupled with the drop in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, suggests that broader policing strategies or community initiatives may be contributing to this trend. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson, though statistically small, highlights the need for targeted interventions in property-related offences. These figures collectively illustrate a community with low crime rates, though specific vulnerabilities in certain categories remain areas for further analysis.