Rhosllannerchrugog Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rhosllannerchrugog's crime profile in September 2024 shows a combination of rising and falling categories, with the most unexpected shift being the 500% surge in vehicle crime. The area's overall crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents places it 3.9% above the UK average of 7.7, a figure that reflects persistent challenges despite the month-on-month decline. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents.2 per 1,000 is 22% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 22.2% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 that is 54% above the national benchmark. These patterns may be influenced by the area's built-up character and seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year and freshers' week, which could contribute to increased social interactions and associated incidents. The seasonal context of September—nights drawing in and the return to school—may also explain the 500% jump in vehicle crime, though this remains unexplained by the data. The rate of criminal damage and arson at 0.8 per 1,000 is 43% above the UK average, suggesting a potential link to local property vulnerabilities or community tensions. Meanwhile, shoplifting and burglary both declined, with the latter falling 33.3% from the previous month. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in a small built-up area, where local conditions and seasonal rhythms can significantly shape patterns.

Vehicle crime in Rhosllannerchrugog saw an unprecedented 500% increase in September 2024, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 100% rise in drug-related offences, which moved from zero to two reports. The data reveals a striking divergence in crime categories: while violence and sexual offences (40% of total) remain the largest category, their rate of 3.2 per 1,000 is 22% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.8 per 1,000, is 54% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's density and seasonal social activity. Conversely, shoplifting dropped 50% (from 6 to 3 incidents), and burglary fell 33.3%, suggesting targeted interventions or natural seasonal patterns may be at play. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime types in a built-up area with a population of 11,317.

Rhosllannerchrugog's crime rate in September 2024 fell 20.3% from the previous month's 10.0 per 1,000 to 8.0 per 1,000, marking a notable decline. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal shift as nights draw in, potentially reducing opportunities for outdoor crimes. Locally, the monthly exposure figure of 1 crime per 126 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though this remains a snapshot of the month's activity. Daily crime averages 3 incidents, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents against the area's population of 11,317. While the rate remains above the UK average, the downward trend suggests effective policing or community interventions may be influencing outcomes. The 3.9% gap from the UK average highlights persistent local challenges.0 to 8.0 indicates progress in addressing these issues.