Newbridge Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Newbridge recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure, while relatively low, reveals a distinct imbalance in the crime profile, with violent crimes dominating the landscape. Of the 31 total crimes reported, 14 were classified as violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.2% of all incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 10 incidents (32.3%), and criminal damage and arson contributed 9.7% (3 incidents). This stark contrast between violent and property crimes may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings of November and the timing of events like Bonfire Night, which can heighten tensions and opportunities for certain types of crime. The relatively low property crime rate—only 5 incidents (16.1% of total)—suggests that theft, burglary, and vehicle crime were less prevalent, though this could also reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up area within Caerphilly, with fewer isolated properties or high-value assets. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Newbridge's rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is slightly below, indicating a slightly safer environment in this category. However, anti-social behaviour in Newbridge was significantly higher than the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, with 1.8 per 1,000 recorded. This discrepancy may be linked to local dynamics, such as the concentration of residents in a built-up area, which can sometimes correlate with higher anti-social behaviour incidents. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged darkness—may have contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns, though the overall trend of reduced crime compared to the previous month suggests that factors such as increased community engagement or police activity could have played a role. The data, while limited to the month, offers a snapshot of Newbridge's crime profile and highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in areas where local conditions may diverge from national averages.

November 2024 saw a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with 14 violent incidents compared to 5 property crimes. This imbalance suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of events like Bonfire Night. Month-on-month, anti-social behaviour decreased by 58.3%, from 24 to 10 incidents, the most significant drop among all categories. Public order offences also fell by 60.0%, from 5 to 2, while criminal damage and arson saw a 25.0% reduction. Conversely, theft from the person surged by 100.0%, with one incident reported in November after none in October. Violent crimes in Newbridge were 3% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 62% above (1.8 per 1,000). These figures indicate a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with certain categories diverging sharply from UK norms.

Newbridge's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 50.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000. This represents a marked improvement. below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in Newbridge, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively stable security environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, underscoring the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population. When scaled to the area's 5,600 residents, this suggests that the vast majority of residents experienced no crime during November. The reduction from the prior month may be partly explained by seasonal factors, such as the conclusion of the Halloween-related activities in October and the quieter nature of November evenings, which may have reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.