Crime is stable and LOW in Caer-went
Caer-went has a crime rate of 35.6 per 1,000, with a safety score of 91/100. Get detailed crime statistics and safety insights for Caer-went.
Caer-went's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 2,137 over 12 months
Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 35.6 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 11.2 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 33.2 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 91 out of 100 |
| Population | 2,137 |
| Trend | stable |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 15 | 42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.1 | 17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.7 | 13% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.7 | 11% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.3 | 7% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.4 | 4% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.9 | 3% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.5 | 1% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.5 | 1% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.5 | 1% |
Caer-went records an impressively low overall crime rate of 35.6 per 1,000 people per year, placing it significantly safer than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000. The area boasts an excellent safety score of 91 out of 100, well above the national average of 78. The trend in overall crime has remained stable, with a slight year-over-year decrease of 3.8%. These figures provide a reassuring overview for residents, highlighting a consistently secure environment.
Caer-went has a good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Protect Against These ThreatsIn Caer-went, Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 42.1% of all incidents with 32 crimes (15.0 per 1,000 residents). Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common, making up 17.1% of crimes (13 incidents, 6.1 per 1,000), with Criminal damage and arson ranking third at 13.2% (10 incidents, 4.7 per 1,000). When considering property-related crime, which includes burglary, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, other theft, and shoplifting, Caer-went's rate stands at 11.2 per 1,000 people. This is considerably lower than the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000. For homeowners and residents, this indicates a significantly reduced risk of offences directly impacting personal property, reinforcing the area's strong safety profile.
Caer-went has a 61.9% lower crime rate than the UK average.
Caer-went has experienced a stable trend in its crime statistics, with a slight year-over-year decrease of 3.8%. Analysis of the monthly trend data shows some fluctuations. For instance, after a low of 0.5 per 1,000 in January 2025, the crime rate saw a rise to 4.7 in April. While there were some dips in the following months, the overall picture indicates a relatively consistent safety environment for residents. This stability suggests that while there isn't a significant decrease, the area remains a safe place to live, with local efforts maintaining the crime levels.
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Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Caer-went's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning crimes are dominated by theft (57%) and 'other' crime (31%), as daily routines commence.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon sees elevated theft (59%) and 'other' crime (25%), often linked to daytime activity and unattended homes.
6pm - 12am
Evening hours show a significant rise in 'other' crime (53%) and theft (29%), with burglary (15%) also present.
12am - 6am
Night-time indicates increased 'other' crime (48%), theft (18%), and burglary (23%) as properties are less supervised.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Caer-went's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Caer-went, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime patterns in Caer-went demonstrate shifts throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) are dominated by theft-related offences (57%) and 'other' crime (31%), with burglary at 9%. The afternoon (12pm-6pm) sees theft increase slightly to 59% and burglary to 14%, likely reflecting periods of increased commercial activity and unattended properties. In the evening (6pm-12am), 'other' crime becomes the most significant category at 53%, while theft reduces to 29%. Night-time (12am-6am) is characterised by higher 'other' crime (48%) and theft (18%), alongside burglary (23%), indicating vulnerabilities during hours of darkness and reduced activity.
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How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
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The average burglary takes just 8-10 minutes. Even when police respond quickly, burglars are often gone before anyone arrives.
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When comparing Caer-went's crime statistics with its surrounding built-up areas, a regional context emerges. Caer-went's impressively low overall crime rate of 35.6 per 1,000 is generally lower than its immediate neighbours. Areas such as Caldicot, Rogiet, Shirenewton, and Portskewett contribute to the local crime landscape. Understanding these local variations helps residents gauge their immediate environment and provides valuable insight when considering regional safety profiles and how Caer-went stands within them as a particularly safe community.
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How we source and verify crime information for Caer-went
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Caer-went. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Last updated: September 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months
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