Bedwas Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,763 residents, the 65 crimes recorded in January 2025 equate to 9.6 crimes per 1,000 people—a rate 35.2% higher than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places Bedwas in a elevated position nationally, though the area's built-up character within Caerphilly likely influences local patterns. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, which made up 52.3% of the total (34 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%). These figures contrast with the UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are 2.5 per 1,000 (99% below Bedwas's rate), anti-social behaviour is 1.0 per 1,000 (84% below), and criminal damage and arson is 0.5 per 1,000 (96% below). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may have contributed to the dominance of violent crimes, which often occur indoors or in public spaces regardless of weather. Conversely, outdoor crimes like vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) were below UK averages, possibly reflecting lower pedestrian activity and fewer opportunities for such offences. The data suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with Bedwas's built-up nature amplifying social tensions and incidents of anti-social behaviour.

January 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson surging by 250% (from 2 to 7 cases), marking the largest single-month increase in this category. This rise, coupled with a 100% jump in both burglary (from 0 to 1) and 'other crime' (from 0 to 1), highlights emerging trends that may warrant closer attention. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and drugs-related offences fell sharply—vehicle crime dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and drugs offences also declined by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), suggesting potential reductions in targeted criminal activity. The category of public order offences, though still below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000 vs. the UK's 0.5 per 1,000), fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), possibly reflecting seasonal lulls in alcohol-fuelled incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained 99% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's elevated risk in this category. For residents, the 34 cases of violence and sexual offences recorded in a single month—equivalent to one incident for every 197 residents—highlight a pressing need for community-focused interventions.

The crime rate in January 2025 (9.6 per 1,000) represents a 32.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000, indicating a significant upward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 2 crimes per day in Bedwas, a figure that may resonate with local residents as a tangible measure of risk. Over the course of the month, the 65 recorded crimes corresponded to one reported crime for every 104 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not excessively high, remains a stark contrast to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bedwas's crime burden is higher than the national average, with the 9.6 per 1,000 rate meaning that nearly 1 in 100 residents experienced a crime in January. This is particularly evident in the category of violence and sexual offences, which saw 34 cases—over double the UK's 2.5 per 1,000. The comparison to the previous month's data also highlights the volatility of crime trends, as the 32.6% jump underscores the need for consistent monitoring and targeted policing strategies in the area.