Monthly Crime Statistics

Caerphilly Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Caerphilly recorded a crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, 98.7% below the UK average. Violent crimes made up 57.1% of total incidents, highlighting a distinct balance in the area’s crime mix.

14
Total Crimes
0.1
Per 1,000 People
7.7
UK Average
+60%
vs Previous Month

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The crime mix in Caerphilly during October 2025 reveals a strikingly low overall rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 98.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while exceptionally rare, is accompanied by a distinct balance of crime types that diverges from typical patterns observed in other regions. Violent crimes dominate the landscape, accounting for 57.1% of the 14 total incidents reported, a share that is significantly higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000). This concentration of violent crimes may be influenced by local factors such as population density, community dynamics, or seasonal shifts. October’s darker evenings and the approach of Halloween could have contributed to an increase in incidents. Property crimes, by contrast, are minimal, with only three reported incidents—far below the UK average for property-related offences. This imbalance between violent and property crimes suggests a unique crime profile for Caerphilly, one that may reflect the area’s character as a relatively safe, low-density region. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter daylight hours and potential for increased social activity, adds another layer to the analysis, though the exact relationship between these factors and the reported incidents remains speculative. Overall, the data illustrates a community where crime, while present, is overwhelmingly rare and concentrated in specific categories.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, other crime, and other theft compared to the previous month, with each category rising from zero to one reported incident. This sudden emergence of these categories, though numerically minor, may signal shifts in local activity or reporting patterns. Violent crimes, which accounted for 57.1% of total incidents, remain significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a disparity of 96%. This contrast underscores Caerphilly’s overall safety profile despite the rise in specific categories. The low rate of property crimes—only three in total—further reinforces the area’s deviation from typical crime patterns, where property-related incidents often dominate. For residents, the data suggests that while occasional spikes in certain categories occur, the broader trend remains one of minimal criminal activity. These findings align with the area’s seasonal context, where darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced the timing of incidents.

Caerphilly's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with no change in the overall rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests that local conditions have not shifted significantly, though the month-on-month data reveals notable fluctuations in specific categories. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately zero crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the population. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 12,633 residents—a statistic that, while stark in its rarity, aligns with the area’s broader pattern of minimal criminal activity. This low exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population context further reinforces the safety profile of Caerphilly, as the small number of reported incidents translates to a very low likelihood of encountering crime for any given resident. These metrics collectively illustrate an area where crime remains exceptionally rare, even when considering the broader demographic and geographic factors that might influence crime trends in other regions.

Crime Breakdown - October 2025

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences80.157.1%
Public order2014.3%
Vehicle crime107.1%
Other crime107.1%
Other theft107.1%
Criminal damage and arson107.1%

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