Bedwas Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Bedwas during May 2024 reveals a starkly violent profile, with 53% of all reported crimes falling under violence and sexual offences — a category that is 83% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime, compared to property crime's 23% share, contrasts with national trends where violent crime typically constitutes around 35% of all incidents. The area's crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents, 16.7% above the UK average, underscores the need for targeted analysis of local factors. Seasonal context may partly explain these figures: May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising align with patterns seen in similar built-up areas, where alcohol-fuelled incidents often rise during spring. The high proportion of violent crime may reflect a combination of transient populations, local economic pressures, and the area's proximity to larger urban centres. Vehicle crime (9.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (9.1 per 1,000) also showed significant surges, both exceeding UK averages by 91% and 43% respectively. These spikes may be linked to increased traffic during school holidays or changes in local policing priorities. The relatively low rates of burglary (3.0 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.6 per 1,000) suggest that residential areas may have stronger security measures or lower foot traffic compared to commercial districts. This combination of crime types highlights the importance of understanding Bedwas' specific socio-economic landscape to address its unique challenges.

Violence and sexual offences rose sharply in May, increasing by 118.8% from 16 to 35 incidents — a jump that places this category at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, 83% above the UK average. Concurrently, vehicle crime and other theft both tripled, with vehicle crime rising from 2 to 6 (0.9 per 1,000) and other theft climbing from 1 to 3 (0.4 per 1,000). These increases contrast with anti-social behaviour, which remained 10% below the UK average at 1.3 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crime (53% of total incidents) over property crime (23%) highlights a marked shift in the area's crime profile, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones. Residents may find the 200% rise in other theft particularly concerning, as it reflects a sudden surge in unexplained property-related incidents.

Bedwas' crime rate in May 2024 (9.8 per 1,000 residents) represents a 94% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This surge reflects a significant shift in local crime dynamics, with 66 total crimes reported across 31 days — roughly 2 crimes per day. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 102 residents, a monthly exposure figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,763, the 9.8 per 1,000 rate highlights a marked departure from the previous month, suggesting potential seasonal or situational factors at play. While daily crime counts remain relatively low, the proportional jump in violent crime and vehicle-related incidents indicates a need for contextual analysis of May's specific conditions, such as extended evening hours and increased outdoor activity.