Crime in Caldicot: statistics, rates and trends
921 crimes were recorded in Caldicot in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Caldicot at a glance
- Crime trends in Caldicot
- Types of crime in Caldicot
- Caldicot compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Caldicot
- Streets with the most crime in Caldicot
- What happened after crimes were reported in Caldicot
- Population and deprivation in Caldicot
- Questions about crime in Caldicot
- About this data
921 crimes were recorded in Caldicot in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 357 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Caldicot has the 450th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Caldicot | Monmouthshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 921 | 7,550 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.3 | 79.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,980 | 94,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Caldicot was highest in the year to July 2026 (921 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (561). Over the whole period it rose 38%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 921 | 92.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 840 | 84.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 882 | 88.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 898 | 90.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 803 | 80.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 749 | 75.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 692 | 69.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 561 | 56.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 667 | 66.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Caldicot over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+55%) and burglary (+33%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 35.8 | 1.04 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 17.2 | 1.12 | -1% |
| Public order | 110 | 11.0 | 1.66 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 9.4 | 1.39 | +11% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +32% |
| Other crime | 31 | 3.1 | 1.47 | +55% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +33% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Caldicot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Caldicot recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Caldicot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Caldicot recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Caldicot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Caldicot recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Caldicot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Caldicot recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Caldicot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Caldicot recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Caldicot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Caldicot recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Caldicot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Caldicot recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Caldicot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Caldicot recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Caldicot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Caldicot recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Caldicot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Caldicot recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Caldicot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Caldicot recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Caldicot
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Caldicot recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Caldicot
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Caldicot recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Caldicot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Caldicot recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Caldicot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Caldicot.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caldicot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undy and Magor | 397 | 62.1 | -33% |
| Chepstow | 1,257 | 100.1 | +8% |
| Portishead | 1,875 | 73.0 | -21% |
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +118% |
| Caerleon | 687 | 86.8 | -6% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,478 | 57.4 | -38% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +15% |
| Newport (Newport) | 20,772 | 151.2 | +64% |
5 areas within Caldicot, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Caldicot Cross had the highest rate (184.7 per 1,000) and Caldicot Castle the lowest (38.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Cross | Neighbourhood | 1,408 | 260 | 184.7 |
| Dewstow | Neighbourhood | 3,350 | 353 | 105.4 |
| West End | Neighbourhood | 1,613 | 159 | 98.6 |
| Severn | Neighbourhood | 1,597 | 72 | 45.1 |
| Caldicot Castle | Neighbourhood | 2,012 | 77 | 38.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Caldicot over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Newport Road | 64 |
| On or near The Grove | 30 |
| On or near Lon Dywodlyd | 25 |
| On or near Oakley Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Severn View | 24 |
| On or near Betjeman Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Oakley Close | 22 |
| On or near Westfield | 22 |
| On or near Norman Court | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Caldicot over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 312 | 33.9% |
| Not recorded | 172 | 18.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 16.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Caldicot has an estimated population of 9,980. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Caldicot sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Caldicot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Caldicot a safe place to live?
Caldicot recorded 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Caldicot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (172).
Is crime in Caldicot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caldicot was up 10% on the year before: 921 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 840 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Caldicot?
Caldicot is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Caldicot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.