Caerleon Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Caerleon's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, a pattern that has persisted despite seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. The breakdown of crimes revealed a striking dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 44.4% of all incidents (12 cases), significantly higher than the UK average share of 42% for the same category. This concentration of violence and sexual offences suggests local dynamics that may be influenced by the area's built-up character within Newport, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to such patterns. Property crimes, though lower in absolute terms, remained a small but consistent component, with 7 cases (7.4% of total) spread across categories like vehicle crime and shoplifting. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days and increased indoor activity—may have mitigated some outdoor crimes, though the specific drop in anti-social behaviour (from 13 to 3 cases) could also reflect targeted policing or community action. The area's overall crime rate remains a stark contrast to the UK average, with violent offences and criminal damage both falling below national benchmarks by significant margins. This data highlights a combination of local characteristics and broader trends, though the low rate offers a clear indication of relative safety for residents. The absence of major spikes in any category further reinforces the stability of Caerleon's crime picture, though continued vigilance will be necessary as seasonal patterns shift again.

The most striking shift in November 2023 was the 57.1% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 28 cases in October to 12 in November. This drop may partly reflect the impact of darker evenings, though local initiatives or community engagement could also play a role. Anti-social behaviour saw an even steeper decline of 76.9%, with incidents falling from 13 to 3, a change that could indicate seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Violent crimes accounted for 44.4% of all incidents, significantly outpacing their UK average share of 42%, suggesting a local concentration of such offences. The area's property crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 (7.4% of total crimes) remains well below the UK average of 0.5, a pattern consistent with Caerleon's overall low crime profile. For residents, the 57.8% monthly decline in overall crime offers a tangible reassurance of safety, though continued monitoring will be necessary to sustain this trend.

Caerleon's November 2023 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 57.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 296 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This statistic contrasts sharply with the UK average, where residents face significantly higher exposure, though direct comparisons remain limited due to the absence of national daily or monthly exposure figures. The sustained low rate suggests either effective local policing or environmental factors that deter criminal activity, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causation.