Bedwas Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bedwas recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, placing it 20.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects a safer-than-average profile for the built-up area within Caerphilly, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and public order offences (13.6%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may contribute to these patterns, as increased foot traffic in retail areas could explain the 100% rise in shoplifting incidents. Conversely, the sharp decline in vehicle crime (83.3%) may reflect reduced parking congestion or altered commuter patterns during the warmer months. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories like public order offences (0.9 per 1,000) exceed national figures by 48%, suggesting localised pressures. The area’s built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely shapes crime trends, as retail hubs and public areas become focal points for certain offences. The drop in violence and sexual offences compared to previous months may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or natural fluctuations in community activity. As summer progresses, continued monitoring will be crucial to understanding how these dynamics evolve.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2024 was a 100% surge in shoplifting, drugs, and other crime categories, which had previously reported zero incidents. This spike, while unexplained by the data, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as increased retail activity or transient populations during summer. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 83.3%, from six to one incident, a decline consistent with reduced traffic volumes during early summer. Violence and sexual offences also fell sharply by 54.3%, from 35 to 16 cases, though this remains above the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000). Public order offences in Bedwas exceeded the UK average by 48%, with 0.9 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. These shifts illustrate a combination of local dynamics, with some categories aligning with national trends and others diverging sharply.

June 2024 saw a 33.3% decrease in Bedwas’ crime rate compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.8 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as June marks the start of summer when outdoor activities increase, potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over 30 days, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents—a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on daily life in this built-up area. While the reduction is notable, the fluctuation in specific crime categories suggests that underlying factors, such as temporary changes in community activity or local events, may have influenced the data. The contrast with the UK average, which remains higher, underscores Bedwas’ position as a safer area within the broader statistical framework.