Crime in Rhoose: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Rhoose in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (130), public order (44) and anti-social behaviour (35) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,279th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Rhoose | Vale of Glamorgan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 310 | 9,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.7 | 73.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,618 | 135,743 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rhoose of any year here (310 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 310 | 40.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 366 | 48.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 408 | 53.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 331 | 43.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 318 | 41.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 462 | 60.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 508 | 66.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 352 | 46.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 350 | 45.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and criminal damage and arson (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 31 to 44, while anti-social behaviour fell from 50 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 17.1 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Public order | 44 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Rhoose; the highest is Cardiff (113.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Pontyclun (38.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rhoose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | 5,851 | 99.7 | +145% |
| Dinas Powis | 362 | 43.2 | +6% |
| Penarth | 1,673 | 59.6 | +47% |
| Pontyclun | 200 | 38.9 | -4% |
| Cardiff | 41,320 | 113.9 | +180% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 781 | 89.6 | +120% |
| Beddau | 562 | 73.5 | +81% |
| Pencoed | 591 | 59.4 | +46% |
Rhoose is the one area listed within Rhoose, with 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoose | Neighbourhood | 7,618 | 310 | 40.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Rhoose over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Porthkerry Road | 24 |
| On or near Rhoose Road | 15 |
| On or near St Peters Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Crib Y Sianel | 13 |
| On or near Greenmeadow Way | 11 |
| On or near Heol Y Sianel | 10 |
| On or near Kemeys Road | 10 |
| On or near Lon Lindys | 8 |
| On or near Mariners Way | 8 |
Of the 275 crimes in Rhoose with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 19.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Rhoose has an estimated population of 7,618 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rhoose average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rhoose | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Rhoose a safe place to live?
Rhoose recorded 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,279th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rhoose?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (44).
Is crime in Rhoose going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rhoose was down 15% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 366 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rhoose?
About 7,618 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rhoose?
Rhoose is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.