Newbridge Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Newbridge, a built-up area within Caerphilly. The overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents placed the area 4.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent performance that suggests Newbridge remains relatively safe compared to national benchmarks. The most significant category by volume was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.9% of all reported crimes — a figure that rose sharply by 125% compared to the previous month. This increase, coupled with the category's rate of 3.2 per 1,000 (12% above the UK average), points to a possible intensification of social tensions or increased activity in high-risk environments such as nightlife areas. Anti-social behaviour (2.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) also rose above UK averages, potentially reflecting the start of the summer season and associated increases in public space usage. In contrast, property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage both declined, with burglary dropping 66.7% and criminal damage falling 40% — a trend that may align with seasonal patterns, as warmer weather often reduces opportunities for such crimes. The area’s crime profile, while showing signs of volatility, continues to contrast with the UK average, particularly in categories like burglary (2.3% below UK average) and other theft (22% below UK average). These patterns, combined with the summer season’s influence on local dynamics, suggest that Newbridge’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of environmental, social, and temporal factors that require careful contextualisation.

June 2025 saw a sharp 125% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 18 incidents — the most significant jump among all crime categories. This surge, which brought the rate to 3.2 per 1,000 (41.9% of total crimes), was 12% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (2.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) both exceeded UK averages by 48% and 19% respectively, suggesting a possible link to increased social activity during the summer months. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage both declined: burglary fell 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incidents) and criminal damage dropped 40% (from 5 to 3). These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, with warmer weather potentially reducing opportunities for property crimes. Bicycle theft and possession of weapons both doubled, with the latter category reporting a 150% increase over the previous month — a spike that could indicate emerging patterns in local criminal activity.

Newbridge's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 19.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.4 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population of 5,600, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 130 residents — a statistic that highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area despite the upward trend. The previous month’s rate of 6.4 per 1,000 suggests a seasonal fluctuation, possibly linked to the transition into summer, which often brings increased foot traffic and activity in public spaces. While the rise is notable, it remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, indicating Newbridge continues to perform better than the national benchmark in terms of overall safety.