Acrefair and Cefn-mawr Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Acrefair and Cefn-mawr recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, 27.1% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences, with the built-up area's character as a smaller urban centre likely playing a role in shaping crime patterns. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.7% of all incidents (16 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.1%, 6 cases) and criminal damage and arson (8.6%, 3 cases). These figures are consistent with the area's seasonal context, as December typically sees a mix of holiday-related activity and reduced daylight hours, which may influence both crime opportunities and policing priorities. The rate for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) is 11% below the UK average, a disparity that could be attributed to local initiatives or community dynamics. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remained well below the UK average, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (7% above UK) and shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (65% below UK). This suggests a lower prevalence of property-related offences in the area, linked to the built-up nature of Acrefair and Cefn-mawr, which may have fewer isolated properties vulnerable to burglary. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended evenings—also likely contributed to the observed crime mix, with violent and anti-social incidents influenced by increased social interactions and alcohol consumption in public spaces.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in December 2025 was a 50% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 32 incidents in November to 16 in December. This shift contrasts with the 100% increases in 'other crime' and 'robbery', both of which moved from zero to one incident. These changes suggest a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crime declining while other categories saw sharp spikes. The area's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) is 11% below the UK average, consistent with a broader trend of lower violent crime rates in this built-up area. Meanwhile, 'other theft' (0.3 per 1,000) is 42% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies. For residents, the 50% reduction in violent crime is a concrete indicator of a safer environment during the festive season, even as other categories show unexpected fluctuations.

December 2025 saw a significant drop in the crime rate for Acrefair and Cefn-mawr, falling from 9.2 per 1,000 in November to 5.1 per 1,000. This 44.5% decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of this time of year, when holiday-related activity and reduced daylight hours may contribute to lower levels of public interaction and crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This figure is particularly meaningful for community members, as it provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The shift from November to December also reflects broader trends in crime patterns, where the transition to winter and the onset of holiday-related routines may play a role in shaping the local crime environment.