Abercarn Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Abercarn's crime rate in August 2023 (6.1 per 1,000 residents) positioned it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking a significant deviation from national trends. This built-up area within Caerphilly, characterised by its mix of residential and commercial zones, exhibited a crime profile skewed towards violent offences, which accounted for 48.5% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences (16 cases) remained 10% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a persistent local challenge despite the overall reduction in crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence (11 cases), was 39% above the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's dense population and limited public space for community activities. Conversely, property crimes were markedly lower than expected, with burglary (1 case) 41% below the UK average and vehicle crime (2 cases) 18% below. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: August, a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risk due to empty homes and tourist activity, yet Abercarn's rate was still lower than the UK norm. The interplay of these dynamics—where violent crime remains elevated while property crime is subdued—highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as addressing anti-social behaviour through community engagement and bolstering security measures in vulnerable properties.

August 2023 saw a 36% reduction in violence and sexual offences, from 25 to 16 cases, though this category remained 10% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, surged by 33% compared to the UK average, with 11 incidents reported. Vehicle crime fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), aligning with an 18% UK-wide deficit. Burglary, however, doubled from zero to one incident, a 100% increase, despite being 41% below the UK average for this category. Possession of weapons also rose by 100%, from zero to one case, placing Abercarn 186% above the UK average for this offence. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with August's peak holiday season likely contributing to increased burglary risk despite the overall decline in crime. Residents may find the 37.8% monthly drop from July particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a marked improvement in safety metrics.

Abercarn's crime rate in August 2023 (6.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 37.8% decrease from the previous month's 9.7 per 1,000, reflecting a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, translating to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 165 residents. This figure contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime for local residents, though it remains a localised metric without a UK-wide counterpart. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Abercarn's rate is lower than the UK average, with 24.7% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents. However, the distribution of crime types shows divergence: while overall crime is lower, violent and sexual offences (48.5% of total crimes) are 10% above the UK average for this category. This contrast highlights how Abercarn's crime profile, though statistically safer overall, has unique patterns in specific offence types that may warrant closer examination alongside broader trends.