Caldicot Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caldicot’s crime rate in March 2025 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, 12.8% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This performance places the area in a favourable position nationally, reflecting its status as a built-up area within Monmouthshire’s rural landscape. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.3% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and public order offences (13.4%). These figures suggest a crime profile dominated by interpersonal incidents rather than property crimes, a pattern consistent with areas where community interactions and public spaces play a central role. The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring—may have influenced these trends, as lengthening evenings and the start of warmer weather could contribute to increased social activity and associated risks. While violent crime rates in Caldicot (2.7 per 1,000) were 1% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were higher, with the former 4% above and the latter 64% above national benchmarks. This divergence highlights the need to address local-specific issues, such as the management of public spaces and the mitigation of disruptive behaviour in community areas. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (71% below UK average) and vehicle crime (49% below) suggest that Caldicot’s built-up nature may limit opportunities for such offences, though the 100% increase in burglary and vehicle crime from February raises questions about seasonal or situational factors that may need further attention.

March 2025 saw notable shifts in Caldicot’s crime mix. Burglary and vehicle crime both increased by 100% compared to February, marking a sharp rise in property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 44.4%, a significant jump that may reflect heightened community interactions during the season’s transition. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 71% below the national rate of 0.7 per 1,000. This contrast highlights a unique balance in Caldicot’s crime profile, where public order issues and anti-social behaviour dominate over more traditional property crimes. The increase in burglary, while small in absolute terms, could be linked to the area’s rural character, where isolated properties may present opportunities for opportunistic offenders. These shifts underscore the need for targeted policing efforts during the spring months.

Caldicot’s crime rate in March 2025 rose slightly to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.8% increase from the previous month’s 6.5 per 1,000. This places the area 12.8% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects its relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that aligns with its small population of 9,855. Over the course of March, one crime was reported for every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While this statistic does not directly compare to national averages—no UK-wide daily or monthly exposure figures are provided—it contextualises the scale of crime within Caldicot’s community. The increase from February may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, which can influence patterns of public activity and associated risks.