Caerphilly Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caerphilly’s February 2025 crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 places it 11.9% above the UK average of 6.7, a figure that underscores a persistent challenge in local crime management. The most significant contributor to this rate was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.3% of all reported crimes. This category’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000 is 23% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by local demographic factors or the area’s social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.3 per 1,000, also exceeded the UK rate by 34%, with 224 incidents recorded. This suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where such behaviour is concentrated. Public order offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, were 105% above the UK average, indicating a possible overrepresentation of such incidents in Caerphilly’s context. These figures align with the seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—which may limit opportunities for certain crimes while amplifying others, such as indoor-related disputes or public order issues. The overall crime profile in February reflects a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with violent and public order crimes dominating the landscape. This highlights the importance of community-based strategies to address these specific challenges, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and public order incidents are concentrated. The data also reveals a contrast with other categories, such as shoplifting, which was 52% below the UK average, due to effective retail security measures or a lower density of commercial areas in Caerphilly compared to other regions.

February 2025 saw a 300% surge in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a stark contrast to the 46% decline in vehicle crime (52 to 30). This divergence may reflect seasonal shifts in theft opportunities, with colder weather potentially deterring vehicle-related crimes while increasing the appeal of portable items like bicycles. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 38.3% of total crimes, a figure 23% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also exceeded the UK rate by 34%, with 224 incidents reported, suggesting ongoing challenges in community engagement or enforcement in specific areas. Shoplifting fell 52% below the UK average, with 57 incidents compared to the national rate of 114 per 1,000. This discrepancy could indicate effective retail security measures or a lower concentration of high-footfall areas in Caerphilly compared to other regions.

Caerphilly's crime rate in February 2025 (7.5 per 1,000) marks a 10.8% decrease from the previous month’s 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 47 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised timeframe. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This rate, while still above the UK average, suggests a gradual improvement in local crime management. The reduction in vehicle crime by 42.3% (from 52 to 30) and the sharp drop in theft from the person by 50% (from 2 to 1) indicate potential shifts in criminal activity patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity in winter. These changes, when viewed alongside the population-scaled perspective, offer insights into how crime distribution may align with broader demographic or environmental trends.