Bargod Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bargod's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 12.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 57.9% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This built-up area within Caerphilly shows a distinct crime profile shaped by seasonal factors and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.6%) and other theft (12.5%). These figures align with the area's urban character and the pressures of late-night activity, exacerbated by November's shorter days and events like Bonfire Night. The spike in violence and sexual offences—63% above the UK average—suggests heightened tensions or challenges in community policing during this time of year. Other theft, which surged 173% above the national average, may reflect the impact of Black Friday shopping sprees, with retail areas potentially vulnerable to opportunistic crime. Public order offences, also 135% above UK rates, could be linked to the convergence of local residents and transient populations during seasonal events. While these figures are stark, they must be contextualised within Bargod's specific environment, where the density of residential and commercial spaces may amplify certain types of crime compared to more rural or sparsely populated areas.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Bargod, with vehicle crime, robbery, and theft from the person all doubling from zero to two incidents each—a 100% increase. This jump in vehicle-related crimes may be attributed to the area's road network and the potential for opportunistic thefts during darker evenings. Conversely, drug-related offences plummeted by 83.3% (from six to one), a decline that could reflect seasonal changes in drug market activity or intensified policing efforts around November's key events. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: while vehicle crime and burglary are 32% and 68% below UK averages respectively, violence and sexual offences are 63% above the national rate. This divergence highlights Bargod's unique challenges, where the concentration of residential and commercial spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour, another category significantly above the UK average (53% higher), may be influenced by the area's social fabric and the pressures of seasonal gatherings. These data points offer residents and local authorities a concrete lens through which to assess priorities, with targeted interventions focused on reducing violent crime and addressing the root causes of anti-social behaviour.

Bargod's crime rate in November 2024 (12.0 per 1,000) represents a 3.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 11.6 per 1,000, underscoring a slight upward trend in overall criminal activity. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may resonate more directly with residents than aggregate monthly rates. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 84 residents, a ratio that places Bargod's population at a higher risk compared to many UK areas with lower crime rates. This statistic is particularly pertinent for local families, who may weigh this against broader safety considerations when making community decisions. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark disparities: while vehicle crime and burglary are 32% and 68% below national levels respectively, the area's violent crime rate is 63% higher. This contrast suggests that Bargod's crime profile is shaped by factors unique to its built-up environment, where the proximity of residential and commercial spaces may contribute to higher interpersonal crime rates. These figures, when contextualised against the area's population size and geographic characteristics, offer a nuanced understanding of how local conditions interact with national crime trends.