Pontllanfraith Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2023, Pontllanfraith's crime rate stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1. For residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 176 people over the course of the month—a figure that, while not negligible, reflects a consistently safer environment than the national average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and public order issues (12.1%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up community within Caerphilly, where social interactions and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as August—a peak holiday month—often sees fluctuations in tourism and residential occupancy, which may influence crime dynamics. For instance, the 12.1% share of public order offences could reflect increased foot traffic in local amenities or changes in community activity during summer. While the overall rate remains stable compared to previous months, the breakdown reveals a combination of local demographics and external influences, such as the influx of temporary residents or changes in local business operations. This data underscores the importance of maintaining community engagement and targeted policing efforts to address the specific risks faced by Pontllanfraith's population.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime and 'other crime' both doubling from July's figures. Vehicle crime increased by 100% (2 to 4 incidents), which may partly explain the rise in property-related offences, given the area's built-up nature and potential for parked vehicles to be targeted. Similarly, 'other crime'—a category 208% above the UK average—jumped from 2 to 4 cases, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified. This spike contrasts with declines in other theft (-25%) and public order offences (-12.5%), which could reflect seasonal variations in behaviour or the impact of local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, were 24% below the UK average (2.0 vs 2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that community cohesion or local policing strategies may be effective in curbing violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour also fell 9.1% (11 to 10 cases), linked to August's holiday atmosphere reducing the density of transient populations. However, the 17% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000) highlights a local challenge in retail crime, influenced by the area's commercial presence. These fluctuations illustrate how Pontllanfraith's crime profile responds to both internal factors and broader seasonal trends.

Pontllanfraith's crime rate in August 2023 remained stable compared to July, with no change in the overall rate (5.7 per 1,000). This consistency suggests that local conditions—such as the built-up area's infrastructure and community dynamics—have not significantly shifted over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, requires context: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible measure of risk for individuals, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively modest compared to the UK average. Given Pontllanfraith's population of 10,203, the 58 total crimes reported in August equate to a manageable scale of incidents for a community of that size. However, the disparity in specific categories—such as 'other crime' being 208% above the UK average—underscores the need for targeted attention to certain areas of concern. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that while the overall rate is low, the distribution of crime types may indicate unique local challenges, such as the potential for unregulated activities in 'other crime' to require further scrutiny. This data reinforces the importance of understanding crime not just in aggregate terms but through the lens of how it affects individual residents' daily lives.