Caerleon Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 saw Caerleon maintain a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents, 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This built-up area within Newport exhibits a distinct crime profile shaped by seasonal factors and local characteristics. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 32.2% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000 (64% higher). Violence and sexual offences, at 2.0 per 1,000, were 30% below the UK rate, reflecting a marked reduction in this category. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month with increased tourism and empty homes—likely contributes to a slight uptick in burglary risk, though this was not reflected in the data. The dominance of anti-social behaviour, which often correlates with urban density and community dynamics, suggests a need for targeted local interventions. The area’s lower violent crime rate compared to the UK may indicate effective community policing or social cohesion efforts, though this remains speculative without further analysis. The breakdown shows property crimes (17) and violent crimes (16) forming the core of the area’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour consistently outpacing other categories. This pattern is consistent with other urban centres where public order issues frequently overshadow more severe crimes.

August 2025 marked a significant decline in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences halving from 32 to 16—a 50.0% decrease. This drop aligns with the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, though Caerleon’s rate remained 30% below. Anti-social behaviour, however, saw a modest 9.5% reduction from 21 to 19, despite remaining 64% above the UK average. Other theft surged by 150%, jumping from 2 to 5 incidents, while burglary doubled from 2 to 4, both reflecting potential vulnerabilities during the summer holiday period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 62.5%, from 16 to 6, possibly linked to increased community vigilance or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. The contrast between rising property crimes and falling violent offences highlights a shifting crime mix, with property-related incidents now accounting for 28.8% of total crimes (17/59) compared to 27.1% for violence. Residents may find the 84% shortfall in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.1 vs 0.6 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, suggesting effective retail security measures in the area.

The crime rate in Caerleon fell sharply from 10.6 per 1,000 in July 2025 to 7.4 per 1,000 in August, a 30.6% decrease. This reduction translates to 2 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable urban areas. When scaled to Caerleon’s population of 7,996, the 59 total crimes represent a manageable burden for local services. The previous month’s rate of 10.6 per 1,000 would have translated to approximately 3 crimes per day, underscoring the recent improvement. This decline is particularly striking when considering that August is traditionally a high-risk period for burglary due to increased tourism and empty homes. The area’s ability to maintain a crime rate 8.6% below the UK average despite these seasonal pressures suggests either effective policing strategies or a unique local context that mitigates typical summer crime patterns. The daily crime count remains low enough that residents are unlikely to experience direct impacts, though vigilance around property security remains advisable.