Bargod Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bargod’s crime rate in April 2023 reached 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reveals a stark outlier in anti-social behaviour, which occurred at 1.9 per 1,000—61% above the UK average. Such a disparity underscores the area’s unique challenges in managing community conduct, likely influenced by its built-up character and proximity to Caerphilly’s urban core. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category with 24 incidents (36.9% of total), remained 15% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent need for targeted interventions. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring’s arrival—may have contributed to the mix of crimes, with increased outdoor activity potentially amplifying incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order breaches. However, the data also shows a marked drop in public order offences compared to March, hinting at the influence of temporary factors such as holidays or weather. The interplay between these trends, coupled with the relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime, illustrates a community grappling with concentrated pockets of disorder rather than widespread criminality. This pattern is consistent with built-up areas where social interactions are dense but not uniformly problematic.

April 2023 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from zero to two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect shifting patterns linked to Easter-related gatherings or increased foot traffic in certain areas. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 36.4% compared to March, with 15 incidents reported—nearly 61% above the UK average for this category. This suggests ongoing challenges in managing community behaviour, potentially exacerbated by the Easter holiday’s impact on local dynamics. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 62.5%, from 16 to 6, indicating a possible reduction in disturbances during the month. Violent crimes, though down by 25% from March’s 32 to 24, remained 15% above the UK average. This contrast between decreases in public order and stability in violence highlights the combination of factors affecting different crime types.

Bargod's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 13.4% decrease from the previous month’s 9.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential shift in local patterns, though seasonal factors such as Easter and spring weather may have influenced activity levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day over the month—a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 124 residents highlights the relative rarity of incidents for most residents. This metric is particularly useful for contextualizing personal risk, as it avoids overemphasizing isolated spikes while acknowledging the area’s position above the UK average. The contrast between Bargod’s current rate and its previous month’s figure also underscores the volatility of crime trends in built-up areas, where transient populations and environmental factors can drive fluctuations.