Bedwas Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bedwas' crime rate in April 2023 stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 10.7% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This positioning highlights a significant deviation from the national trend, particularly in violent crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.4% of all crimes, with 26 incidents reported—3.8 per 1,000 residents, 46% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.4% of total crimes, with 12 cases recorded, 53% above the national rate. These figures suggest a concentration of incidents in areas where public spaces are heavily used, a pattern consistent with Bedwas' built-up character and seasonal context. The spring weather and Easter period likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have intensified interactions in public spaces. However, the data also reveals contrasting trends in property crime, where shoplifting and vehicle crime were below UK averages. Shoplifting, in particular, saw a 38% reduction compared to the national rate, possibly due to enhanced retail security measures or lower foot traffic during the Easter holiday. This mixed picture underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics, where both seasonal factors and community-specific interventions appear to influence outcomes. The overall crime rate, while elevated compared to the UK, shows a nuanced distribution across categories, with violent and anti-social crimes dominating the landscape. This suggests that efforts to address these specific types of crime could have a disproportionate impact on the area's overall safety profile.

April 2023 witnessed significant fluctuations in crime types, with criminal damage and arson, drugs, and robbery each doubling from March levels. This contrasts sharply with a 16.1% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 31 to 26 cases. The breakdown shows a stark imbalance in crime distribution: violence and sexual offences (46.4% of total) and anti-social behaviour (21.4%) dominate, both far exceeding UK averages. Shoplifting and vehicle crime were below UK rates, with shoplifting 38% below the national average of 0.5 per 1,000. These disparities suggest targeted patterns, such as anti-social behaviour possibly linked to the Easter holiday period, while shoplifting's lower rate may reflect effective retail security measures. Residents should be particularly alert to the rise in drug-related incidents, which doubled from March, indicating a potential shift in local criminal activity.

Bedwas' crime rate in April 2023 rose to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.8% increase from the previous month's 7.5 per 1,000. This places the area above the UK average, which remains stable at 7.5 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over 30 days, reflecting a persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. This ratio underscores the need for community vigilance, particularly given the seasonal context of increased outdoor activity during spring. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Bedwas is not an outlier in absolute terms, its rate is higher than the national benchmark, suggesting localized factors may contribute to this disparity.