Rhoose Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rhoose, a built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan, reported a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents in February 2025 — 58.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.3% of all reported incidents, followed by drugs (15.4%) and public order offences (11.5%). These figures align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social engagement. The lower crime rate may partly reflect the area’s smaller population and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres. However, the dominance of violent crimes raises questions about local dynamics, such as community cohesion or the presence of transient populations. Drug-related offences, while lower in volume, are 60% above the UK average, suggesting a specific challenge in this category. Public order and anti-social behaviour crimes remain significantly below national levels, potentially indicating effective local policing or community initiatives. The overall picture illustrates a balance between local factors and broader regional trends, with the area’s crime profile shaped by both its geographical characteristics and seasonal rhythms.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences increasing by 57.1% compared to January, driven from 7 to 11 incidents. This surge in violent crime contrasts with a steep 81.8% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 11 to 2 cases. The rise in drug-related offences — a 100% increase from zero to four incidents — highlights an emerging concern, as this category is 60% above the UK average. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 50%, though they remain 32% below the national rate. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized pressures. For instance, the winter months may contribute to higher indoor social interactions, potentially increasing opportunities for violent incidents. Conversely, the drop in vehicle crime could reflect reduced traffic volume or heightened security measures in local parking areas. Residents may find the 60% disparity in drug-related offences particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a specific challenge not mirrored in other categories. The overall crime mix remains skewed towards violent crimes, with property crimes comprising only 15.4% of the total, significantly below the UK average for this category.

Rhoose’s crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 in February 2025 represents a 10.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.1, reflecting a consistent trend of reduction. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that is lower than the UK average when considering the area’s population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 357 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is markedly lower than the national context. This statistic provides a tangible sense of the low probability of encountering crime for any given resident. When scaled to the area’s population of 9,276, the 26 total crimes recorded equate to a minimal risk compared to larger urban centres. However, the disparity in specific categories — such as drug-related offences being 60% above the UK average — indicates areas requiring targeted attention. The comparison also reveals that while Rhoose’s overall crime profile is significantly safer than the national picture, localized challenges in certain offence types persist. This contrast underscores the importance of context-specific policing strategies and community interventions tailored to the area’s unique needs.