Rhoose Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

January 2026 marked a 26.5% increase in Rhoose's overall crime rate, rising from 1.6 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. Despite this rise, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its crime rate 69.1% below the national figure of 6.8 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 63.2% of total), followed by other theft (3 incidents, 15.8%) and anti-social behaviour (2 incidents, 10.5%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of January—a post-holiday period characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to shifts in crime types. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, which are 48% below the UK average for this category, contrasts with the UK's broader trend of higher property crime rates. This discrepancy may reflect Rhoose's built-up area status, where community interactions and local policing efforts could influence violent crime dynamics. Other theft, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, saw a significant 200% increase from December, suggesting potential changes in criminal activity or reporting patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, while public order offences decreased by 50%, illustrating a mixed picture of crime trends. These developments, when viewed through the lens of January's seasonal context, highlight the need for continued monitoring of local crime patterns and their relationship to community-specific factors.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 63.2% of total crimes in January 2026. This rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 48% below the UK average for the same category, indicating a relatively safer environment for this type of crime. However, other theft saw a dramatic 200% increase, rising from one incident in December to three in January. This surge, while still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, raises questions about potential local factors influencing property crime. Anti-social behaviour also doubled from one to two incidents, a 100% increase, while public order offences halved from two to one. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as post-holiday dynamics—and community-specific pressures. For residents, the 200% spike in other theft may be particularly concerning, as it could signal new patterns in property crime that warrant closer attention.

Rhoose's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 26.5% compared to December 2025, increasing from 1.6 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in Rhoose. When considering the population-scaled perspective, over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 488 residents, highlighting the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides residents with a tangible understanding of how often crime might intersect with daily life in the area. The increase in violence and sexual offences, which now account for 63.2% of total crimes, contrasts with the UK average of 48% for this category, underscoring a localised pattern that may reflect community-specific dynamics or seasonal factors.