Caerleon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Caerleon, 7 crimes were reported in May 2025 — a rate 13.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 143 residents over the course of the month, a figure that may help residents contextualise their personal risk. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.6% of all crimes (25 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%, 12 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%, 8 incidents). The seasonal context of May — with its extended evenings and bank holidays — may partly explain the elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour, as outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption often increase during this period. Public order offences in Caerleon were 14% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively lower incidence of disturbances in public spaces compared to the national trend. The area's built-up character within Newport, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the balance between property and violent crime, though the latter remains higher in this month's data. This pattern could reflect transient populations or localised tensions that warrant further observation in subsequent months.

May 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Other theft increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), while vehicle crime doubled (from 0 to 2 incidents) and criminal damage and arson more than doubled (from 4 to 8 incidents). These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings or targeted property damage linked to local events. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary both fell by 50%, with shoplifting dropping from 2 to 1 incident and burglary decreasing from 2 to 1. This decline in theft-related crimes could indicate effective local deterrents or reduced foot traffic during May's bank holidays. A striking contrast emerges when comparing Caerleon's rates to the UK average: violence and sexual offences here are 10% higher than the national average (3.1 vs 2.8 per 1,000), while public order offences are 14% below (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000). This divergence suggests that while general disorder is lower in Caerleon, the area faces above-average challenges with violent crime, linked to its urban density and the transient nature of some populations. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 200% increase in other theft — a category that might include items from homes or vehicles left unattended during the month's extended daylight hours.

The crime rate in Caerleon rose sharply from 4.9 per 1,000 in the previous month to 7.0 per 1,000 in May 2025, a 43.4% increase. This upward trend is evident when considering the daily crime context: 2 crimes were reported per day in May, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents than aggregate statistics. Over the course of the month, the 56 total crimes reported translate to one incident occurring for roughly every 143 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, has increased from the previous month's equivalent of 1 in 202 residents. The population context of 7,996 residents in Caerleon means that each resident faces a 0.7% chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month, a figure that is 13.6% below the UK average. However, the recent rise in violent crime and property damage suggests that local conditions — whether linked to seasonal transitions or specific events — are currently amplifying risk. This comparison with the previous month's data underscores the volatility of crime rates in built-up areas like Caerleon, where fluctuations can be influenced by both transient factors and persistent local dynamics.