Bargod Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crimes in Bargod during April 2024 accounted for 42.5% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 64%. This stark outlier underscores a marked deviation from national trends, with the area's overall crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents placing it 29.9% above the UK average of 7.7. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—34 cases in total—highlights a shift in the crime profile compared to other built-up areas within Caerphilly, where property crimes typically dominate. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, as April’s Easter period and warmer spring weather may have increased outdoor activity in Bargod’s public spaces, creating environments conducive to confrontations. While criminal damage and arson also exceeded UK averages by 103%, anti-social behaviour fell slightly below the national benchmark by 10%, suggesting a partial alignment with broader UK trends. The interplay of local demographics and seasonal rhythms appears to shape these figures. This data invites scrutiny into how community dynamics and environmental factors influence crime patterns in Bargod.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 1 to 4 cases—a sudden spike that may reflect unreported or under-recorded activities. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 11.1%, potentially linked to increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 75% (from 4 to 1), due to reduced retail footfall during holiday weeks or improved security measures. Vehicle crime also fell sharply by 55.6%, which may be attributed to fewer rainy days in April compared to March, reducing opportunities for opportunistic theft. The violent crime category, already 64% above the UK average, remains the most striking anomaly, with 34 cases recorded—over double the 2.6 per 1,000 rate observed nationally. This divergence from UK norms suggests that Bargod’s built-up area may face unique challenges, such as higher population density or specific community tensions. Residents should note the 300% surge in 'other crime,' a category that could encompass a range of unclassified incidents warranting further local investigation.

Bargod’s April 2024 crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 19.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.3, indicating a short-term decline in criminal activity. However, this reduction does not bring the area closer to the UK average; it remains 29.9% above the national figure. On a daily basis, Bargod experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in April, a figure that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, offers residents a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 100 residents in Bargod was involved in a reported crime—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised with the area’s population of 8,034, highlights the concentrated nature of criminal incidents. While the drop from 12.3 to 10.0 suggests potential improvements in policing or community initiatives, the persistent gap between Bargod and the UK average underscores the need for targeted strategies. The localised nature of these figures—such as the 3-per-day rate—may be more meaningful for residents than broader national comparisons, as they directly reflect the lived experience of crime in Bargod.