Crime Rate in Caerphilly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerphilly

The total recorded crimes in Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 1,732 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerphilly crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Caerphilly, encompassing approximately 175,955 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (610) incidents (1.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (321) incidents (-15.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (208) incidents (11.83% increase)
Caerphilly Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Pen-Y-Bryn Court with total crimes: 12

Caerphilly Police Info:

Gwent Police

Caerphilly Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Blackwood (144 crimes), and the safest, Gilfach (15 crimes), is 129 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Caerphilly.

Similarly, the area of Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg (144 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Risca East (31 crimes), with a difference of 113 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Caerphilly.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Blackwood144
Aberbargoed and Bargoed129
Penyrheol106
St Martins90
Morgan Jones80

Safest Wards:

Nelson22
Argoed21
Crosskeys17
Darran Valley15
Gilfach15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg144
Blackwood128
Caerphilly East120
Caerphilly South106
Oakdale & Pen-twyn95

Safest Areas:

North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham49
Crosskeys South & Ynysddu42
Machen38
Risca West38
Risca East31

Caerphilly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (610 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (321 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (600 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (380 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (640 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (372 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (691 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (244 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 684 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 213 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (652 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (324 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (649 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (302 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (672 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (233 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (709 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (338 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 684 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 328 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
January 20251
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 3055 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 305.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025321
April 2025380
March 2025372
January 2025244
December 2024213
November 2024324
October 2024302
September 2024233
August 2024338
July 2024328

A total of 415 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202539
March 202535
January 202542
December 202445
November 202438
October 202444
September 202451
August 202436
July 202438

A total of 6595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 599.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 709 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025610
April 2025600
March 2025640
February 20254
January 2025691
December 2024684
November 2024652
October 2024649
September 2024672
August 2024709
July 2024684

A total of 871 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202585
March 202583
January 202597
December 2024108
November 202488
October 202487
September 202465
August 202482
July 202481

A total of 632 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202560
March 202565
January 202556
December 202440
November 202464
October 202462
September 202459
August 202466
July 202491

A total of 437 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202532
March 202544
January 202552
December 202442
November 202444
October 202441
September 202433
August 202460
July 202433

A total of 596 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202561
March 202561
February 20251
January 202540
December 202437
November 202465
October 202458
September 202479
August 202472
July 202459

A total of 1713 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 171.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025208
April 2025186
March 2025186
January 2025145
December 2024141
November 2024158
October 2024171
September 2024190
August 2024155
July 2024173

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 1900 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 190.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025172
April 2025204
March 2025217
January 2025144
December 2024149
November 2024164
October 2024180
September 2024206
August 2024233
July 2024231

A total of 162 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202523
January 202525
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 202413
August 202414
July 202422

A total of 411 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202543
March 202558
January 202533
December 202424
November 202433
October 202436
September 202433
August 202438
July 202446

High Crime Locations Caerphilly in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Caerphilly postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Pen-Y-Bryn Court (Map)
Total12
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Other crime2
5. Phillips Walk (Map)
Total11
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10

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