Rhosllannerchrugog Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhosllannerchrugog’s crime profile in April 2024 reveals an unusual outlier: ‘other crime’ incidents were 150% above the UK average, a striking deviation from the area’s generally low crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents—18.2% below the national average. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may reflect underreported or context-specific incidents. Violent crimes dominated the breakdown, accounting for 43.7% of all reported incidents, slightly above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 21.1% of cases and 7% above the national rate. The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter holiday and spring weather—may have influenced patterns, with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting and a 50% decrease in criminal damage and arson. These declines could be attributed to reduced foot traffic and outdoor activity during the Easter period. However, the sharp rise in ‘other crime’ raises questions about localized factors, such as unrecorded incidents or shifts in criminal focus. The area’s overall safety, evidenced by its low crime rate, contrasts with the anomaly in this specific category, suggesting a need for further analysis of reporting practices or emerging trends. Meanwhile, property crimes remained relatively low, with burglary and vehicle crime both below UK averages, a trend consistent with the area’s smaller scale and lower population density.

April saw a significant 100% increase in ‘other crime’ incidents, rising from 2 to 4 cases. This category, which includes unclassified offences, was 150% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories such as shoplifting, which fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1). Violent crimes remained the most common, accounting for 43.7% of all incidents, though they were only 5% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose slightly, with a 7% gap above the national average. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson saw a 50% drop, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during Easter. The spike in ‘other crime’ may reflect unrecorded or underreported incidents, though the exact nature of these cases remains unclear. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person—jumping from 0 to 1 case—particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a shift in criminal focus during the month.

Rhosllannerchrugog’s crime rate in April 2024 fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 7.8% decrease from March’s 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the Easter holiday period, which may have temporarily reduced foot traffic and outdoor activity in local public spaces. Daily crime statistics show an average of 2 crimes reported per day in April, a figure consistent with the area’s generally low crime profile compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the national average for comparable built-up areas. This statistic, while modest, reflects the community’s relatively safe environment, though the spike in ‘other crime’—a category 150% above the UK average—suggests localized factors warrant closer attention. The population context further underscores that even minor fluctuations in crime types can have proportionally larger impacts in smaller communities.