Crime in Rhoose: statistics, rates and trends
303 crimes were recorded in Rhoose in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
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303 crimes were recorded in Rhoose in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 133 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rhoose has the 1,304th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rhoose | Vale of Glamorgan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 303 | 9,784 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 72.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,618 | 135,743 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rhoose was highest in the year to July 2020 (509 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (303). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 303 | 39.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 374 | 49.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 419 | 55.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 317 | 41.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 319 | 41.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 471 | 61.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 509 | 66.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 345 | 45.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 342 | 44.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rhoose over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+34%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-86%) and anti-social behaviour (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 17.5 | 0.51 | -11% |
| Public order | 43 | 5.6 | 0.85 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +4% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -5% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +21% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.2 | 0.33 | +12% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.13 | -86% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -73% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rhoose
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rhoose recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rhoose
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rhoose recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rhoose
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rhoose recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rhoose
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rhoose recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rhoose
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rhoose recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rhoose
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rhoose recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rhoose
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rhoose recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rhoose
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rhoose recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rhoose
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rhoose recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rhoose
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rhoose recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rhoose
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rhoose recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rhoose
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rhoose recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rhoose
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rhoose recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rhoose, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rhoose.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rhoose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | 5,778 | 98.5 | +148% |
| Dinas Powis | 357 | 42.6 | +7% |
| Penarth | 1,662 | 59.3 | +49% |
| Pontyclun | 201 | 39.1 | -2% |
| Cardiff | 40,561 | 111.8 | +181% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 748 | 85.8 | +116% |
| Beddau | 550 | 72.0 | +81% |
| Pencoed | 567 | 56.9 | +43% |
1 areas within Rhoose, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rhoose had the highest rate (39.8 per 1,000) and Rhoose the lowest (39.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoose | Neighbourhood | 7,618 | 303 | 39.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rhoose over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Porthkerry Road | 21 |
| On or near Rhoose Road | 15 |
| On or near St Peters Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Crib Y Sianel | 12 |
| On or near Heol Y Sianel | 12 |
| On or near Greenmeadow Way | 11 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
| On or near Torbay Terrace | 8 |
| On or near Ceri Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rhoose over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 16.5% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Rhoose has an estimated population of 7,618. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rhoose sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rhoose |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Rhoose a safe place to live?
Rhoose recorded 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Rhoose?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (43).
Is crime in Rhoose going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rhoose was down 19% on the year before: 303 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 374 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rhoose?
Rhoose is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rhoose. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.