Caerleon Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Caerleon’s crime profile in December 2023, accounting for 37.5% of the 40 total reported incidents. This category, at a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, remained 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a trend consistent with the area’s historical emphasis on community policing and local initiatives. The second most common crime, public order offences, surged to 8 incidents (1.0 per 1,000 residents), a figure 108% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may partly explain the increased presence of anti-social behaviour reports, which stood at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, 46% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of December—characterised by extended evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related activity—likely contributed to the rise in public order incidents, as well as the 100% increase in drug-related crimes. Despite these challenges, the overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents remained 30.6% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The mix of crime types reflects a built-up area with a blend of residential and commercial zones, where retail and public spaces may drive certain categories while community cohesion helps mitigate others. This data illustrates the need for targeted strategies addressing public order issues without compromising the area’s strengths in reducing violent crime.

December 2023 marked significant changes in specific crime categories, with drugs, burglary, and possession of weapons each seeing a 100% increase compared to November, rising from zero to three and one incidents respectively. This surge in drug-related crimes may partly explain the heightened focus on anti-social behaviour and public order issues, which saw a 108% increase in UK comparisons. Conversely, violent crimes remained 27% below the UK average, despite a notable rise in public order offences. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents stood out as a category significantly below national benchmarks, reflecting a possible combination of local policing strategies and community engagement efforts. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and specific crime trends, offering residents and local authorities a clear roadmap for targeted interventions.

December 2023 saw a 47.9% increase in Caerleon’s crime rate compared to November, rising from 3.4 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This shift places the area’s monthly crime exposure at one reported incident for roughly every 200 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity against the local population of 7,996. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a metric that aligns with typical patterns for built-up areas with mixed residential and commercial land use. While this rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month jump reflects a seasonal acceleration in reported incidents, particularly in categories such as drugs and burglary. The increase suggests a potential correlation with holiday-related factors, such as increased foot traffic during festive shopping or transient populations in the area during the Christmas period. These figures, when considered alongside the area’s demographic and geographic profile, offer a nuanced view of local crime dynamics that may differ from broader national trends.