Caldicot Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Caldicot’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 36.8% of all reported crimes. With a rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents, the area is 3.5% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This rise is driven by a combination of factors, including the seasonal shift into summer, which may influence local activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, is particularly pronounced, with 22 incidents recorded—49% above the UK average. Public order offences, at 12 cases, are also significantly higher than the UK average, reflecting potential tensions in community spaces during the longer days of June. While property crimes such as shoplifting and other theft are present, they account for a smaller share of the total, suggesting that violent and disorderly conduct are the primary concerns. The area’s built-up nature may contribute to these patterns, with limited public spaces and concentrated populations creating conditions for anti-social behaviour to escalate. Seasonal factors, such as the start of summer holidays and increased foot traffic, could also play a role in the rise of public order issues. However, the decline in violence and sexual offences compared to May—despite remaining above the UK average—hints at possible interventions or natural fluctuations in crime trends. For a small community like Caldicot, these figures underscore the importance of targeted policing and community engagement to address the most pressing issues without overgeneralising the broader crime picture.

June 2023 saw a sharp 250% increase in other theft cases, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for the category, may partly explain the broader rise in property-related crimes. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 100%—a rare occurrence that could signal emerging local challenges. Conversely, violence and sexual offences declined by 20% from May, though they remain 13% above the UK average at 3.3 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, was 49% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 69% reduction in criminal damage and arson, which fell to 0.2 per 1,000. These shifts highlight a combination of public order issues and property crime, with the former dominating the crime profile this month. For residents, the 250% rise in theft cases underscores the need for heightened awareness of personal belongings in public spaces.

Caldicot’s crime rate in June 2023 rose to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% increase from 8.4 per 1,000 in May. This places the area slightly above the UK average but reflects a shift in crime patterns. On a daily basis, approximately 3 crimes were reported each day in June, a figure that may seem high for a small built-up area but remains consistent with local trends. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 113 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. With a population of 9,855, the monthly exposure figure highlights the need for community vigilance. While the overall rate is modest compared to larger urban centres, the disproportionate rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests localized pressures that may be tied to seasonal activity or community dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the increase, Caldicot remains relatively safer than many comparable areas in the UK.