Caerphilly Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Caerphilly's November 2024 crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents places it 15.8% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining safety standards. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.9% of all reported incidents and exceeded the UK average by 32%. This dominance of violent crime aligns with patterns seen in larger urban centres, where concentrated populations and socio-economic factors often contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with a 53% increase compared to the UK average, suggesting a need for community-focused interventions. Public order offences also rose sharply, 76% above the national average, potentially influenced by the seasonal context of November—dark evenings, Bonfire Night events, and the onset of winter holidays. While shoplifting and vehicle crime remained below UK levels, the overall profile indicates that Caerphilly's crime profile is shaped by a combination of local demographics and external pressures. The 16.1% increase in shoplifting, for instance, could be linked to the proximity of major retail hubs or the timing of Black Friday sales. These patterns highlight the interplay between geographic factors and temporal events, where the area's character as a largely urban district with mixed residential and commercial zones likely contributes to the observed trends.

The most dramatic shift in November 2024 was the 500% increase in theft from the person, rising from one reported incident to six. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights a vulnerability in personal security that could be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping. Concurrently, bicycle theft rose by 200%, from two to six incidents, suggesting a potential gap in local anti-theft measures for high-value items. Violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—32% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also spiked sharply, with a 53% increase compared to the UK average. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 27.3%, and other crime dropped by 15.2%, indicating some areas of improvement. These contrasting trends underscore the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some categories respond to targeted interventions while others persistently outpace national norms.

Caerphilly's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 2.2% compared to the previous month, reaching 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, underscores a continued upward trend from earlier in the year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 52 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the density of reported incidents in a local context. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for roughly every 114 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This rate is 15.8% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety compared to national benchmarks. The population of 176,865 means that even small shifts in crime patterns can have measurable impacts on community perception and policing priorities. The comparison to the previous month’s rate of 8.6 per 1,000 illustrates a gradual but consistent movement in crime statistics, which may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of winter holidays.