Oakdale Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked a continuation of Oakdale's historically low crime profile, with a total rate of 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents—49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The month's crime picture was dominated by violence and sexual offences (8 cases, 38.1% of total), followed by other theft (4 cases, 19.1%) and vehicle crime (3 cases, 14.3%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up district within Caerphilly, where urban density and public spaces create conditions for both violent and property-related crimes. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and springtime activity—likely contributed to increased outdoor interactions, potentially influencing the prevalence of violence and theft. However, the data also shows a shift in crime composition: other theft, which is 25% above the UK average, now accounts for nearly a fifth of all incidents, suggesting a growing trend that may relate to retail environments or public transport hubs. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (2 cases) rose sharply compared to March, though this category remains 32% below the UK average. The overall low crime rate, combined with the specific spikes in certain categories, indicates a combination of local factors and broader national trends that require ongoing monitoring.

April 2024 saw a 300% surge in other theft cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a significant increase that may reflect heightened activity in retail or public spaces during the Easter period. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson cases doubled, moving from 1 to 2, while drug-related incidents emerged for the first time this year. These upward trends contrast with an 88.9% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 9 to 1 cases, and a 50% reduction in public order offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category at 8 cases (38.1% of total), but this represents an 11.1% decrease from March. Other theft (4 cases) and vehicle crime (3 cases) now account for nearly 40% of all reported crimes, diverging from the UK average where these categories collectively make up a smaller proportion. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where the spike in thefts may indicate targeted opportunistic behaviour.

Oakdale's crime rate in April 2024 (3.9 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 16.1% decrease compared to March's 4.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the 49.4% gap between Oakdale's rate and the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 256 residents, a figure that contextualises risk within the local population. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day across the 30-day period, a rate consistent with the area's historically low crime profile. While the monthly exposure rate remains below the UK average, the shift in crime mix—particularly the rise in other theft—suggests evolving patterns that warrant attention. These figures, when scaled to the area's 5,378 residents, illustrate that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily routines.