Rhoose Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rhoose, 3.6 crimes were recorded in October 2025—a figure 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly risk of encountering a crime roughly once every 281 residents, a statistic that contextualises safety in everyday terms. The area's crime profile shows a distinct focus on interpersonal incidents, with violence and sexual offences making up 48.5% of total crimes (16 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%) and public order offences (15.2%). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.7 per 1,000 (36% below Rhoose's rate) and anti-social behaviour at 1.3 per 1,000 (37% below). October's seasonal context—shorter days, Halloween celebrations, and the clocks going back—likely contributes to the pattern of incidents, as darker evenings may increase opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order violations. The low property crime rate (4 cases, 3.0% of total) further suggests a community profile where personal safety concerns may outweigh material threats. While this data does not confirm causal links, the timing aligns with patterns seen in similar areas during autumn transitions, where community events and reduced daylight hours often correlate with shifts in crime types.

October 2025 saw a stark increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 5 to 16 cases (+220.0%), a surge that may reflect heightened social activity during the month. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing sixfold from 1 to 7 cases (+600.0%), a spike that could be linked to Halloween-related gatherings or seasonal social dynamics. Shoplifting, which had not occurred in the previous month, emerged as a new category with one reported incident (+100.0%). In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 40.0% (from 5 to 3 cases), due to seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Rhoose's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 36% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) is 37% below the UK rate. These disparities suggest a community where public order and interpersonal issues are prioritised in local policing strategies. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in violence: a 16-case total in October means one violent incident occurs roughly every 580 residents during the month.

The crime rate in Rhoose rose 31.9% from 2.7 per 1,000 in September to 3.6 per 1,000 in October, a shift that, while significant, remains well below the UK average. Over the 31 days of October, this translated to an average of one crime reported per day—a pace that, while noticeable, is unlikely to disrupt daily routines. When scaled to the area's population of 9,276, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 281 residents. This ratio, while not negligible, places Rhoose firmly in the safer half of UK communities, with its overall crime rate 53.2% below the national average. The previous month's lower rate may reflect seasonal patterns, as September's longer evenings and post-summer activity could have temporarily dampened crime rates. However, October's increase aligns with typical trends in built-up areas during autumn, where holidays and reduced daylight hours often correlate with spikes in certain crime types. The daily crime count, while a local metric, provides a tangible reference point: if a resident were to live in Rhoose for a year, they could expect to experience approximately 37 reported crimes (based on October's pace), though this remains a conservative estimate given the month's specific dynamics.