Caerphilly Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caerphilly’s September 2025 crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents stands at 98.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, placing the area in a markedly safer position relative to the national picture. This exceptionally low rate is supported by the breakdown of reported incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 75% of all crimes, followed by public order (12.5%) and drugs (12.5%). The dominance of violent crimes in the data—despite their low absolute number—suggests a focus on addressing interpersonal conflict, though the overall rate remains proportionally minimal. Seasonal context plays a role in this profile, as September marks the transition back to school and university term, a period that typically sees shifts in community dynamics and public activity. The low crime rate may be influenced by factors such as increased community engagement during the academic year or the area’s geographic characteristics, which may include a mix of urban and rural environments with varying levels of surveillance and policing. However, the absence of significant property crime, which is often linked to high-traffic areas or unsecured premises, indicates that the area’s safety profile may be further bolstered by strong community cohesion or effective local initiatives. The combination of these factors—seasonal patterns, geographic context, and crime type distribution—illustrates a district where crime is not only rare but also concentrated in specific categories that may be more amenable to targeted interventions.

The month-on-month changes in Caerphilly’s crime statistics reveal a significant shift in the local crime profile. Public order offences saw a 99.5% decrease, falling from 184 incidents in the previous month to just 1 in September 2025. Similarly, violence and sexual offences dropped by 99.0%, with 617 incidents in August narrowing to 6 in September. Drugs-related crimes also experienced a 97.9% reduction, declining from 48 to 1. These dramatic decreases are consistent with the area’s crime rate being 100% below the UK average for all three categories. For instance, violent crimes in Caerphilly occurred at a rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents—far below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Such a stark contrast may reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year and reduced nightlife activity, which could contribute to lower incidents of public disorder and violence. Residents may find these figures particularly reassuring, especially given the area’s proximity to educational institutions and the potential impact of student-related activities on local crime trends.

Caerphilly's September 2025 crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents marks a dramatic 99.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.6 per 1,000. This shift is starkly evident when considering the daily crime context: over 30 days, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the current safety profile. Monthly exposure further illustrates this trend, with one reported crime occurring for every 22,108 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that places the area in stark contrast to the UK average. Such a low monthly exposure suggests that residents face a significantly reduced risk of encountering crime compared to the national picture, though the sudden drop from the previous month may warrant further local analysis. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the low absolute number of crimes, the rate remains proportionally consistent with the area's demographic and geographic characteristics, which may include a mix of urban and rural environments with varying levels of community engagement and policing resources.