Bedwas Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bedwas' crime profile in April 2024 presents a picture of relative safety compared to the UK average, with a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents—35.1% below the national figure of 7.7. This performance places the built-up area within Caerphilly among the safer regions in the country, though the data reveals a nuanced distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 47.1% of all incidents, a figure that remains 6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage follow closely, both significantly underperforming national benchmarks. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition into spring—likely contributes to the observed patterns, as increased outdoor activity may influence both violent crime and public order incidents. While the overall rate suggests a stable environment, the concentration of violent crime highlights the need for targeted measures in areas where such offences are concentrated. The absence of property crimes above the UK average, coupled with the decline in public order offences, indicates a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly influenced by community initiatives or seasonal factors. These findings underscore the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics, as geographical and demographic characteristics play a crucial role in shaping local crime profiles.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in Bedwas' crime profile, with violence and sexual offences increasing by 14.3% to 16 incidents. This category, which contributes 47.1% of all crimes, remains 6% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour rose by 16.7% to seven incidents, though this figure still sits 18% below the national average. Conversely, public order offences dropped sharply by 62.5%, from eight to three, marking one of the most significant decreases in the month. The emergence of drug-related crime, which doubled from zero to one incident, highlights a new trend requiring attention. These changes suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the Easter period and spring weather likely influencing outdoor activity and associated risks. Residents may find the reduction in public order offences particularly notable, as it indicates a potential improvement in community safety during this time of year.

Bedwas' crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 17.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1. This decline suggests a continued trend of stabilisation in local crime patterns, though the absolute numbers remain relatively low. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in April, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a small built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. This rate is lower than the UK average, which may reflect the area's compact size and potentially stronger community cohesion compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the presence of violent crime, the overall exposure remains proportionally minimal, reinforcing the area's position as a safer-than-average locality within the UK.