Newbridge Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Newbridge’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.0% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the previous month’s rate of 8.9 per 1,000, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. The built-up area within Caerphilly saw anti-social behaviour dominate the crime profile, accounting for 32.4% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (20.6%) and criminal damage and arson (17.7%). These trends align with the typical low outdoor activity of winter months, though the sharp rise in property-related crimes suggests other influences at play. The UK comparison highlights stark contrasts: anti-social behaviour was 106% above the national average, while violence and sexual offences were 45% below. This divergence may reflect local demographics or enforcement priorities. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the overall rate decline, but the persistence of high anti-social behaviour and property damage underscores the need for targeted community engagement. The area’s relatively low violent crime rate, combined with its elevated levels of property-related offences, illustrates a community grappling with specific challenges that require tailored responses.

February 2025 saw a sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 200% compared to January, with incidents increasing from 2 to 6. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in burglary cases, suggests a shift in criminal focus toward property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.4% of all crimes, and was 106% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences fell by 69.6%, declining from 23 to 7, a drop that may partly explain the overall rate reduction. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding property damage, as this category is 129% above the UK average. The increase in possession of weapons, which doubled from 0 to 1, adds an unusual dimension to the crime profile, highlighting the need for community awareness and targeted prevention efforts.

Newbridge’s crime rate in February 2025 dropped to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 32.0% decrease from the previous month’s 8.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal lull in winter months. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the built-up area saw approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, warrants awareness given the specific types of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 5,600, suggests a relatively stable environment. However, the shift in crime types—from a previous focus on violence to a spike in anti-social behaviour and property damage—indicates evolving patterns that may reflect changes in local activity or enforcement. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while the overall rate is down, the distribution of crimes across categories demands closer attention from residents and authorities.