Caerphilly Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Caerphilly’s crime picture in February 2024, accounting for 43.1% of all reported crimes and 40% above the UK average. This stark outlier underscores a significant disparity in the local crime profile compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 15.5% above the UK average of 7.1, a gap that may partly reflect the concentration of violent incidents in specific neighbourhoods or the influence of seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage follow closely, each exceeding UK averages by over 40%, suggesting persistent challenges in community safety. While property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain below national levels, the dominance of violent crime raises questions about underlying social or environmental factors. February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may contribute to the patterns observed. The data highlights a need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime is concentrated, even as other categories show relative stability. This month’s figures paint a complex picture of a local authority district grappling with elevated violent crime while maintaining lower rates in property-related offences.

February 2024 saw a 100% surge in bicycle theft, with four incidents reported compared to zero in January, a spike that may reflect seasonal shifts in outdoor activity or unsecured bike storage in residential areas. Burglary rates rose by 24.2%, increasing from 33 to 41 incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 39.3%, dropping from 56 to 34 cases, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in retail zones during winter. The area’s violent crime rate—3.5 per 1,000—exceeds the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 by 40%, a disparity that may be influenced by local socioeconomic conditions or the presence of high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also show marked elevations, with the former 43% above the UK average and the latter 48% above. For residents, the daily crime count of 50 incidents offers a tangible measure of local safety, though this figure remains context-dependent on the area’s population density and land use patterns.

Caerphilly’s crime rate in February 2024 remained stable compared to January, with a -0.6% change from the previous month’s rate of 8.2 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or declines in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 50 crimes per day, a figure that may help residents gauge the frequency of incidents relative to their daily routines. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, highlights the cumulative impact of repeated incidents. With a population of 176,865, the area’s crime statistics must be contextualized within its demographic and geographic profile. While property crimes remain below the UK average, the elevated rates of violent and anti-social behaviour suggest a need for differentiated approaches to public safety. The comparison to national data underscores both strengths and vulnerabilities in Caerphilly’s crime profile, with the local authority district needing to address the drivers of its above-average violent crime rates while maintaining lower levels in other categories.