Caerphilly Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Caerphilly recorded 1,525 crimes in June 2024, translating to a rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 4.9% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining crime levels below national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.2% of all reports, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.5%) and public order offences (11.5%). These patterns may be influenced by Caerphilly's characteristics as a mixed urban-rural district with a significant retail and commercial presence, which could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order issues. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may also play a role in the increased visibility of crimes such as violence and public order offences, which often rise during warmer months. However, the rate of shoplifting in the area was 35% below the UK average, indicating effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial zones compared to other regions. The balance between property and violent crimes in June shows a notable shift, with violent crimes comprising 38.2% of the total, compared to property crimes at 29.1% (444 out of 1,525). This suggests a combination of local demographics, economic factors, and policing strategies that may require further analysis to fully understand.

June saw a 34.8% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 69 to 93 incidents. This surge may partly reflect heightened summer activity in areas with high vehicle turnover or increased theft opportunities during longer daylight hours. Robbery and theft from the person both increased by 50%, with the latter rising from 2 to 3 cases. These spikes contrast with a 50% decline in possession of weapons, which fell from 12 to 6, potentially indicating reduced availability or altered patterns of weapon-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained 20% above the UK average, while shoplifting was 35% below national levels, suggesting a mixed picture of crime trends. The absence of bicycle theft and robbery cases below the UK average indicates areas where local policing efforts may be more effective.

Caerphilly's crime rate in June 2024 fell by 10.2% compared to May, dropping from 9.6 to 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the previous three months, though June's rate remains 4.9% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 51 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a localised timeframe. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides insight into the frequency of incidents relative to population size. When scaled to the area's population of 176,865, the 1,525 total crimes equate to a crime rate that, while lower than May, still positions Caerphilly above the national average. This population-scaled perspective highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime remains concentrated.