Pontllanfraith Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pontllanfraith’s December 2024 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places it 18.3% below the UK average, a notable distinction that underscores the area’s relatively safer profile compared to national trends. This rate is part of a broader pattern where the built-up area within Caerphilly consistently reports lower crime figures than the UK overall, potentially influenced by its smaller population and the characteristics of a commuter-focused or semi-rural setting. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (50.9% of all incidents), followed by other theft (10.2%) and anti-social behaviour (8.5%). This violent crime dominance may reflect the area’s proximity to urban centres, where such incidents are more prevalent, or local factors such as seasonal gatherings in public spaces. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, but Pontllanfraith’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000 is 13% higher, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour is 47% below the UK average, which could indicate effective community engagement or policing strategies. December’s crime profile is further shaped by seasonal dynamics: the peak of Christmas shopping, which may drive retail-related crimes, and the extended dark evenings, which could contribute to increased street-level incidents. These factors, combined with the holiday period’s tendency to leave homes unoccupied, may create conditions that temporarily elevate certain crime types. However, the overall rate remains comfortably below the UK average, illustrating a combination of local demographics and seasonal influences.

December saw sharp increases in public order offences (+400%) and burglary (+400%), both rising from single incidents to five each. This surge may reflect the challenges of managing public spaces during the festive season, when alcohol consumption and crowds could contribute to disorder. Meanwhile, shoplifting also doubled from zero to two incidents, linked to retail activity during Christmas shopping. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 57.1%, with only three reported cases compared to seven in November, suggesting a possible reduction in vandalism during the holiday period. Violent crimes, which accounted for 50.9% of all incidents, remained 13% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent local challenge. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 47% below the UK average, indicating that community policing or local initiatives may be effectively mitigating such issues.

Pontllanfraith’s December 2024 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.3% increase from the previous month’s 5.3.3% below the UK average. This modest rise aligns with seasonal patterns, as December’s dark evenings and holiday-related disruptions may temporarily elevate crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in December, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 59 crimes. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 173 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This exposure rate, while modest, reflects the area’s smaller population and potentially lower population density, which could contribute to fewer opportunities for certain crimes. The daily crime count, though small, highlights the importance of vigilance during peak periods like Christmas shopping, when retail areas may attract opportunistic offenders.