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

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded a crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents in May 2023, placing it 25% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 28.1% decline from April, remains a cause for concern given the area’s persistent challenges. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most reported offence, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000—156% above the UK average. This category, which includes disturbances and disorder, likely reflects the area’s built-up character and the impact of longer evenings and bank holidays in May. Violence and sexual offences followed, making up 21.7% of all crimes.2 per 1,000 was 21% below the UK average. This divergence suggests a combination of local demographics and broader national trends. Criminal damage and arson, at 1.3 per 1,000, were 110% above the UK average, pointing to potential issues with property-related crime. These patterns are consistent with the area’s seasonal context, where increased socialising and outdoor activity may contribute to anti-social behaviour and property offences. The data underscores the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies to address the most pressing concerns, particularly in the realm of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which saw a 75% increase from April.

May 2023 saw a sharp 75% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 4 to 7. This jump, though modest in absolute terms, aligns with seasonal patterns of longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, which may partly explain the trend. Concurrently, 'other crime' rose by 100%, reflecting a doubling of incidents from one to two, a category that includes a range of less-defined offences. These increases contrast with a 54.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 33 to 15. This decline, however, does not bring the rate in line with the UK average, which remains 21% below the local figure. Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent offence, was 156% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in the area. Residents should be particularly vigilant during late evenings, given the correlation between seasonal factors and anti-social behaviour reports.

The crime rate in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr for May 2023 stood at 10.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.1% decrease from April’s rate of 14.0 per 1,000. This decline, while notable, still leaves the area 25% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the ongoing need for vigilance. This statistic, though lower than April, remains a reminder that crime remains a concern in the area, particularly given the higher-than-average rates for certain offences. The population context further underscores that even a small number of incidents can have a measurable impact on a community of 6,871 residents, reinforcing the importance of local awareness and reporting.