Caerphilly Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caerphilly’s overall crime rate in February 2025 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 11.9% above the UK average of 6.7. This divergence from the national trend highlights specific challenges in the local area, where violence and sexual offences constituted nearly 40% of all reported crimes. The prevalence of these violent crimes, at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, is 23% higher than the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk environments such as town centres or areas with concentrated social services. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, and public order offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, both exceeded UK averages by significant margins, pointing to potential issues with community cohesion or enforcement capacity. The seasonal context of February—marked by low outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull—may have contributed to these patterns, as reduced foot traffic in public spaces could leave some areas more vulnerable to anti-social acts or unmonitored gatherings. However, the lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (52% below UK average) and vehicle crime (46% below) suggest that certain preventive measures, such as retail security initiatives or improved parking management, may be effective in curbing specific types of crime. This combination of factors—seasonal trends, local demographics, and targeted policing efforts—shapes the crime profile of Caerphilly, requiring a nuanced approach to address the most pressing concerns.

February 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and robbery increasing by 100% (from 0 to 3). These sharp rises contrast with declines in vehicle crime (-42.3%) and other theft (-25.3%), reflecting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 38.3% of all crimes, a rate 23% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also exceeded UK averages by 34% and 105%, respectively, suggesting challenges in community management. Conversely, shoplifting fell 52% below the UK average, a trend possibly linked to seasonal retail activity or targeted policing efforts. For residents, the 300% spike in bicycle theft offers a clear call to action for securing personal property during the month.

Caerphilly’s crime rate in February 2025 (7.5 per 1,000 residents) marked a 10.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.4 per 1,000, suggesting a shift in local dynamics. Daily crime activity averaged 47 incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with winter trends, highlights the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. This figure, when compared to the UK average, underscores Caerphilly’s position as a district with above-average crime rates, though the month-on-month decline may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull. The population context—176,865 residents—further illustrates that while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes (1,320) is distributed across a relatively large community, mitigating the immediate impact for any single individual.