Bedwas Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bedwas' crime profile in July 2023, accounting for 50% of all reported crimes and contributing 3.6 per 1,000 residents—a rate 29% above the UK average. This category, which includes assault, harassment, and sexual misconduct, likely reflects the area's urban character and the concentration of population in a built-up environment. Other crime (10.4% of total) and anti-social behaviour (10.4%) followed, though the latter was 51% below the UK average, possibly due to effective community policing or the area's relatively compact nature. The overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents placed Bedwas 14.5% below the UK average of 8.3, a discrepancy that may be attributed to the area's lower population density and targeted local initiatives. Seasonal factors also played a role: July's peak summer conditions, with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely influenced the mix of crimes. For instance, the 300% surge in drug-related offences could be linked to increased social activity, while the sharp decline in public order offences may have been driven by fewer large-scale events compared to other months. These patterns illustrate how local geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms interact to shape crime trends, even within a relatively small built-up area.

July 2023 marked a 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a stark shift in the crime mix. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other thefts and burglaries, suggests a possible realignment in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 75%, dropping from 12 to 3, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as fewer public events in July compared to summer festivals. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 44.4%, from 9 to 5, though this remains 51% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences (24 cases) contributed 50% of all crimes, a category that is 29% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. These figures highlight a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with violent crime remaining the dominant driver of Bedwas' crime profile.

July 2023 saw a 2.2% increase in Bedwas' crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 7.0 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This small upward shift contrasts with the overall 14.5% deficit relative to the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged roughly 2 incidents per day over the 31 days, a figure that aligns with the area's built-up character and limited spatial spread of crime. On a monthly basis, the 1-in-141 resident exposure rate illustrates the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK context, though this metric does not account for variations in population density or local policing strategies. The monthly exposure figure is particularly useful for residents assessing personal risk, as it translates abstract rates into tangible terms: over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 141 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's generally lower crime profile despite the modest month-on-month increase.