Crime in Caldicot: statistics, rates and trends
918 crimes were recorded in Caldicot in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Caldicot
- Questions about crime in Caldicot
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (346), anti-social behaviour (178) and public order (116) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 448th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Caldicot | Monmouthshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 918 | 7,626 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.0 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,980 | 94,930 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Caldicot of any year here (918 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 918 | 92.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 861 | 86.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 889 | 89.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 869 | 87.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 837 | 83.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 760 | 76.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 697 | 69.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 559 | 56.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 631 | 63.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Caldicot recorded notably more public order (74% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (38% above the national rate) and other crime (37% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (57% below) and other theft (38% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 25 to 36 and other crime rose from 21 to 29, while other theft fell from 55 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 34.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 17.8 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 116 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +44% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +38% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Caldicot; the highest is Patchway (202.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bradley Stoke (57.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caldicot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undy and Magor | 397 | 62.1 | -32% |
| Chepstow | 1,293 | 102.9 | +12% |
| Portishead | 1,810 | 70.5 | -23% |
| Patchway | 4,081 | 202.2 | +120% |
| Caerleon | 682 | 86.1 | -6% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,488 | 57.8 | -37% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +17% |
| Newport (Newport) | 21,220 | 154.4 | +68% |
Of the 5 areas within Caldicot, Caldicot Cross had the highest crime rate (183.9 per 1,000) and Caldicot Castle the lowest (42.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Cross | Neighbourhood | 1,408 | 259 | 183.9 |
| Dewstow | Neighbourhood | 3,350 | 343 | 102.4 |
| West End | Neighbourhood | 1,613 | 159 | 98.6 |
| Severn | Neighbourhood | 1,597 | 72 | 45.1 |
| Caldicot Castle | Neighbourhood | 2,012 | 85 | 42.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Caldicot over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Newport Road | 73 |
| On or near The Grove | 32 |
| On or near Lon Dywodlyd | 31 |
| On or near Oakley Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Severn View | 25 |
| On or near Westfield | 22 |
| On or near Betjeman Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Norman Court | 21 |
| On or near Oakley Close | 20 |
Of the 740 crimes in Caldicot with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 178 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 181 | 24.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Caldicot has an estimated population of 9,980 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Caldicot average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Caldicot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Caldicot a safe place to live?
Caldicot recorded 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 448th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Caldicot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Caldicot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caldicot was up 7% on the year before: 918 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 861 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Caldicot?
About 9,980 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Caldicot?
Caldicot is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.