Abertridwr and Senghenydd Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Abertridwr and Senghenydd’s crime profile in December 2023 reveals a marked contrast to the UK average, with an overall rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents—20.8% lower than the national figure of 7.2. This performance aligns with the area’s character as a built-up district within Caerphilly, where urban density and community structures may influence crime patterns. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 46% of all incidents (17 cases), with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000—just 1% below the UK average. This suggests that while the area’s violent crime rate is broadly in line with national trends, local factors such as the timing of Christmas shopping and dark winter evenings may have contributed to the volume. Public order offences, however, stood out as 88% above the UK average, with six incidents reported. This could be linked to the area’s compact nature and increased social interactions during holiday periods. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 14% below the UK average, reflecting effective local interventions or demographic characteristics that reduce such incidents. The seasonal context of December—characterised by festive activity, reduced daylight, and empty homes during holidays—may have influenced patterns. The overall crime rate’s consistency with historical trends, despite the spike in public order offences, underscores the need for targeted analysis of localised factors rather than broad generalisations.

December 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with three offences rising by 100% compared to November: other crime, burglary, and possession of weapons. These increases, from zero to one incident each, may reflect seasonal shifts, such as heightened enforcement during festive periods or isolated incidents amplified by reporting patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, from eight to two incidents, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during colder months. Public order offences stood out as 88% above the UK average, with six incidents reported—double the national rate of 0.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be tied to local factors such as the area’s built-up character and community interactions during holiday gatherings. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 14% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors that mitigate such incidents. For residents, the spike in possession of weapons—a 233% increase above the UK average—raises specific concerns, though the single incident recorded may not indicate a broader trend.

Abertridwr and Senghenydd’s crime rate in December 2023 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 14.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.6. This decline places the area 20.8% below the UK average of 7.2, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear low but aligns with the area’s smaller population of 6,477. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 175 residents over the course of December. This statistic offers context for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime is lower than the national average, though localised spikes in specific categories, such as public order offences, warrant attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights how the area’s compact size and lower density likely contribute to the comparatively sparse crime distribution, though seasonal factors such as holiday-related activity may have influenced certain patterns.