Bedwas Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 saw Bedwas, a built-up area within Caerphilly, report a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.3% below the UK average of 7.6. This slight edge over the national benchmark may reflect local factors such as community policing strategies or the area’s compact, semi-urban character, which can influence both the visibility and management of incidents. The crime profile was dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 60.8% of all reported crimes—far exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests that interpersonal conflicts, alcohol-related incidents, or other factors contributing to violence may be more prevalent in this specific environment. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while lower than the UK average, still constituted 21.5% of all crimes, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining community cohesion. Seasonal factors may have played a role: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings and clock changes could influence patterns of social activity, increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the low rate of property crimes—only 5 incidents in total—contrasts sharply with the UK average, indicating that theft, burglary, and vehicle crime are not major issues in this area. This could be attributed to the built-up nature of Bedwas, where residential density may deter opportunistic theft, or to effective local deterrents such as CCTV or community patrols. The data also shows that 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of less specific incidents—was 100% above the UK average, suggesting that unclassified or underreported incidents may be contributing to the area’s unique crime profile. Overall, the March 2023 figures illustrate a place where interpersonal violence is a primary concern, but where property-related crime remains relatively low, due to both environmental and community-driven factors.

The crime mix in March 2023 reveals a stark imbalance, with violent crimes accounting for 60.8% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This concentration of violent offences, which are 68% above the national rate, suggests a pressing need for targeted interventions. Conversely, property-related crimes remain exceptionally low, with only 5 incidents reported (0.7 per 1,000), 67% below the UK average. The breakdown also highlights notable outliers: 'other crime' (0.3 per 1,000) is 100% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) is 4% below. These disparities indicate that certain crime types—particularly violence—are affecting Bedwas compared to the national picture. For residents, the high proportion of violent crimes may raise concerns about local safety, especially given the area’s built-up nature and potential for concentrated social interactions in shared spaces.

Bedwas recorded 51 crimes in March 2023, translating to roughly 2 crimes per day and one reported crime for every 133 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing the frequency of incidents in a localised timeframe. The daily crime rate, while consistent with the area’s historical patterns, remains a metric that reflects the pace of policing and community engagement efforts. With a population of 6,763, the area’s relatively low crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents positions it slightly below the UK average of 7.6, a 1.3% difference that suggests local conditions may contribute to a slightly safer environment. However, this small margin does not fully capture the complexity of crime trends, as certain categories—such as violence and sexual offences—show marked divergence from national averages. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while crime is present, its impact is distributed across a relatively compact built-up area, which may influence both the visibility and management of incidents.