Caerleon Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Caerleon's crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 15.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crimes revealed a stark contrast: violent offences dominated, accounting for 47.9% of total crimes, while property crimes occupied 23%. This disparity, though not uncommon in built-up areas, warrants closer examination. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, rose sharply compared to December 2024, with 23 incidents reported—nearly double the previous month's count. The seasonal context of January, characterised by post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours, likely contributed to this trend, as reduced retail activity may have shifted focus to other crime vectors. Criminal damage and arson, at 9 cases (18.8% of total crimes), exceeded the UK average by 116%, a figure that could reflect localised factors such as the area's built-up character or specific community dynamics. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped significantly, a decline that may correlate with seasonal patterns of reduced outdoor activity. The interplay between these trends suggests that while Caerleon remains relatively safer than the UK average, the shift in crime composition—particularly the rise in violent incidents—requires attention. This balance may indicate underlying pressures, such as increased social interactions during post-holiday periods or challenges in addressing specific community issues. The data, while illustrative, must be interpreted with care, as it does not account for broader socioeconomic factors that may influence crime patterns. For now, the prominence of violent crimes over property crimes in January 2025 presents a clear narrative: a built-up area grappling with a temporary but notable spike in incidents that demand targeted analysis.

Violent crimes in Caerleon surged by 109.1% in January 2025, rising from 11 to 23 incidents. This spike, despite the area's overall lower-than-average crime rate, highlights a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent offences now comprising nearly half of all reported crimes. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 2.9 per 1,000, sits 16% above the UK average, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7%, dropping from 3 to 1, a decline that aligns with the seasonal context of reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. For residents, the doubling of drug-related crimes from 0 to 2 cases in January underscores an emerging concern that warrants monitoring. These fluctuations, while not fully explained by available data, may reflect temporary factors such as post-holiday activity or changes in local patterns.

Caerleon's crime rate in January 2025 rose 29.6% compared to December 2024, reflecting a shift from 4.6 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 15.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in January, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual. When viewed through the lens of population density, this suggests that while crime is present, it is distributed across a smaller community compared to larger urban centres. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison means local figures must be interpreted independently, though they align with the area's status as a lower-density built-up zone within Newport.