Caerleon Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a notable decline in Caerleon’s overall crime rate, which stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents — 11% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal pattern typical of summer months, when tourism and holiday activity often shift crime dynamics in urban areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (24.1%) and anti-social behaviour (13.8%). The dominance of violent crimes in Caerleon contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes tend to be more prevalent, though the local rate of violence is 7% below the national figure. The area’s lower crime rate may reflect its compact built-up nature, which could limit opportunities for certain types of crime compared to larger cities. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson — 190% above the UK average — highlights a vulnerability that may be linked to the summer season’s impact on local infrastructure and public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average by 31%, remained a persistent issue, suggesting that community engagement efforts may need to be sustained even during periods of lower overall crime. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (86% below the UK average) and burglary (69% below) indicate that targeted policing or community initiatives may be contributing to these trends, though further analysis is required to confirm causal links. As August approached its end, the interplay between seasonal factors and local conditions continued to shape Caerleon’s crime picture, offering both challenges and opportunities for maintaining this downward trend.

August 2024 saw a stark shift in Caerleon’s crime profile, with vehicle crime jumping by 100% from zero to three incidents. This increase, though small in absolute terms, underscores a potential vulnerability in local vehicle security practices. Conversely, burglary plummeted by 80% (from five to one incident), a decline that may reflect improved home security measures or the seasonal closure of some properties during the summer holidays. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 40% (10 to 14 incidents), significantly outpacing the UK average by 190%. This category’s sharp increase is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a localised surge in vandalism that could be linked to the area’s seasonal dynamics. Public order offences also declined by 41.7% (12 to 7 incidents), a trend consistent with the quieter atmosphere often associated with peak holiday periods.

Caerleon's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 20.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.1 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the typical summer slowdown in some urban areas, though local factors may also play a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure consistent with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. When considering population scale, the 7,996 residents of Caerleon experienced fewer crimes per capita than the UK average, though specific categories like criminal damage and arson remain higher than national benchmarks. This contrast highlights how local conditions can shape crime patterns even within a broader statistical trend.