Pontllanfraith Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Pontllanfraith's crime profile in March 2024, accounting for 46.4% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, remained 3% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 5.5 per 1,000, placing it 28.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000—a disparity that may reflect the area's built-up character within Caerphilly. While property crimes constituted 39.3% of the total (22 incidents), violent crimes remained the most significant category, likely influenced by the area's demographics and social dynamics. March's transition to spring, with extended evenings and clock changes, may have contributed to patterns of criminal activity. For instance, the rise in shoplifting and vehicle crime could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas or changes in parking behaviour as daylight hours lengthen. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in burglary—down 75% from the previous month—suggests a possible seasonal dip in residential crime. The area's crime picture, while lower than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions in violent crime and vehicle-related offences, which remain above average in specific categories.

March 2024 saw a striking 500% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime, highlights a shift in criminal activity towards property-related offences. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 75%, from 4 to 1, a decline that may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 33.3%, from 6 to 4 incidents, though this remains significantly below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Violent crimes—accounting for 46.4% of all reported incidents—remained 3% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests that while violence remains the dominant category, local efforts may be mitigating its severity. Residents might find the 28% above-UK-average rate for vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it indicates a specific vulnerability in the area's transport infrastructure or parking arrangements.

Pontllanfraith's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.7% decline from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area's historically lower crime rates compared to the UK average, though local factors may contribute to this shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in March, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of crime in built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that Pontllanfraith's built-up character, potentially influenced by its location within Caerphilly, may foster a more secure environment. However, the daily figure underscores that crime remains a tangible, if manageable, part of life here. The population-scaled perspective—1-in-182 residents experiencing a crime—offers a concrete measure of risk, allowing residents to gauge their personal likelihood of encountering crime in a way that abstract rates alone cannot convey.