Bargod Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bargod's crime picture in February 2025, accounting for 45.5% of all reported crimes. This category alone drives the area's overall crime rate to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.3% above the UK average of 6.7. The prevalence of violent crime suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. Anti-social behaviour and other theft follow as the next most common categories, contributing 14.3% and 9.1% respectively. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the persistent presence of indoor-focused crimes like anti-social behaviour. However, the sharp focus on violence and sexual offences indicates a distinct pattern that diverges from typical seasonal trends observed in other built-up areas. This category's rate of 4.4 per 1,000 is 87% above the UK average for the same category, highlighting a significant local disparity. The low rates of criminal damage and arson (38% below UK average) and vehicle crime (19% below) contrast with the elevated levels of other categories, suggesting a possible imbalance in local crime prevention efforts or environmental factors that deter property-related offences. These findings raise questions about the interplay between community dynamics, policing strategies, and the unique characteristics of Bargod as a built-up area within Caerphilly.

February 2025 saw a 6.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 33 to 35 incidents. This category's rate of 4.4 per 1,000 is 87% above the UK average, underscoring a critical local challenge. Other crime also rose sharply, with a 50% increase from 2 to 3 incidents, while shoplifting climbed by 50% from 4 to 6. These increases may reflect heightened tensions during the winter months or changes in policing priorities. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 77.8% from 9 to 2 incidents, and public order offences dropped by 46.2% from 13 to 7. This sharp decline in property-related crimes contrasts with the persistent rise in violent crime, suggesting a possible shift in criminal activity patterns. The rate of anti-social behaviour at 1.4 per 1,000 is 44% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in this category. Vehicle crime, at 0.3 per 1,000, is 19% below the UK average, potentially reflecting lower traffic density or effective parking management strategies. These divergent trends highlight the complexity of Bargod's crime profile, where some categories show marked improvement while others remain stubbornly elevated.

Bargod's crime rate in February 2025 was 17.3% lower than the previous month's rate of 11.6 per 1,000, indicating a notable short-term decline. However, this reduction does not fully offset the area's ongoing challenges, as the rate remains 43.3% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that residents may find concerning when compared to national benchmarks. The monthly exposure metric shows that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 104 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for the local population. This rate is particularly striking when viewed against the UK average, which would translate to approximately 1 in 140 residents experiencing a crime in the same timeframe. The population-scaled perspective highlights the urgency of addressing the area's elevated violent crime rates, which remain significantly above national levels. While the month-on-month decrease suggests some positive momentum, the persistent gap relative to the UK average underscores the need for sustained efforts to address the root causes of violent crime in Bargod.