Acrefair and Cefn-mawr Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded a crime rate of 14.0 per 1,000 in March 2023, placing it 84.2% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark deviation from the national trend is most evident in the prevalence of violent crimes, which accounted for 38.5% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences occurred at a rate of 5.4 per 1,000, 97% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour followed closely at 4.4 per 1,000, 323% above the national figure. These rates may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature and the dynamics of its local community, which may contribute to higher concentrations of public order issues. March, as a transitional month into spring, likely saw increased activity in public spaces due to lengthening evenings, which may have amplified opportunities for certain types of crime. The dominance of violent and anti-social crimes over property-related offences suggests a focus on interpersonal conflict and disorder, linked to the area’s urban characteristics. In contrast, other theft and burglary rates were closer to or below the UK average, indicating that property crimes are not the primary concern in this area. This pattern highlights a need for targeted interventions addressing the root causes of violent and anti-social behaviour, such as community engagement and youth programmes, to address the underlying factors driving these trends.

The rate of violence and sexual offences in March 2023 was 5.4 per 1,000, 97% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category alone accounted for 38.5% of all crimes, underscoring its dominance in the local crime profile. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 4.4 per 1,000, 323% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing public order. Criminal damage and arson also showed a stark deviation, at 1.9 per 1,000 (217% above UK levels). These figures may partly explain the overall crime rate being 84.2% higher than the national average. Other theft was the only category below the UK average, at 0.4 per 1,000 (32% below), indicating a potential focus on property-related crimes in other areas. For residents, the high incidence of anti-social behaviour highlights the need for community engagement strategies to address recurring disturbances.

In March 2023, Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded 96 crimes over 31 days, equating to an average of 3 crimes per day. This local figure provides a daily context for residents, though no UK-wide daily comparison is available. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 72 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within this built-up area. With a population of 6,871, this monthly exposure rate places individual residents at a higher risk compared to the UK average, though local factors such as population density and community dynamics likely contribute to this pattern. The daily crime count and monthly exposure figures offer a tangible sense of how often crime intersects with daily life in this area, but they do not account for broader regional variations or underlying socioeconomic factors that may influence crime trends.