Bedwas Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a significant shift in Bedwas’ crime profile, with violent crime dominating the landscape. The area recorded 63 crimes overall, resulting in a crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents—14.8% above the UK average. This deviation from the national norm is largely driven by a sharp increase in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.6% of all incidents. The 35 violent crimes reported in August, compared to just 12 property crimes, highlights a striking imbalance that may reflect local dynamics. Seasonal factors, such as August being a peak holiday month, could contribute to this pattern, increasing opportunities for crime in areas with transient populations or empty homes. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.9 per 1,000, but Bedwas’ rate of 5.2 per 1,000 is 81% higher, a figure that underscores the area’s unique challenges. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (1.2 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) also stood out, though the latter was 18% below the UK average. These findings suggest that while some categories align with national trends, others—particularly violence—require focused attention. The seasonal context of August, with its mix of tourism and school holidays, may further explain the disproportionate rise in violent incidents compared to property crimes, which typically follow different patterns in built-up areas.

August 2025 witnessed a dramatic surge in violent crime, with 35 incidents reported—105.9% higher than July’s 17. This marked increase in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.6% of all crimes, starkly contrasts with property crimes, which numbered 12. The violent crime rate in Bedwas (5.2 per 1,000) is 81% above the UK average for this category, a figure that may partly explain the overall rate’s deviation from the national norm. Other notable shifts include a 100% rise in drug-related incidents and possession of weapons, both of which were previously unreported in July. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 57.9% to 8, and vehicle crime dropped by 50% to 1. These declines, particularly in vehicle crime, may reflect seasonal changes or localized efforts to address specific issues. For residents, the surge in violent crime is a clear priority, with 35 incidents in one month representing a significant portion of the total crime count.

The crime rate in Bedwas for August 2025 rose to 9.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.1. This shift places the area 14.8% above the UK average, a gap that has widened over the past year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in August, a figure that reflects both the total number of incidents and the local population of 6,763. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 107 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population size. While the daily crime count remains consistent with historical trends for this time of year, the rise in violent crime compared to other categories suggests a shift in the nature of incidents. The population context also highlights that even small changes in crime type distribution can have significant local impacts, given the relatively compact built-up area of Bedwas.