Crime Rate in Caerphilly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerphilly

The total recorded crimes in Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 1,813 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerphilly crime rate of 10.30 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (717) incidents (17.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (334) incidents (6.03% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (213) incidents (32.30% increase)
Caerphilly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plynlimon Close with total crimes: 24
  • Thistle Way with total crimes: 23
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12

Caerphilly Police Info:

Gwent Police

Caerphilly Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Aberbargoed and Bargoed (148 crimes), and the safest, Gilfach (10 crimes), is 138 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Caerphilly.

Similarly, the area of Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg (133 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Crosskeys North & Abercarn (39 crimes), with a difference of 94 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Caerphilly.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Aberbargoed and Bargoed148
Blackwood109
Crumlin91
St Martins87
Penyrheol86

Safest Wards:

Nelson23
Argoed22
Crosskeys20
Darran Valley13
Gilfach10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg133
Caerphilly East123
Oakdale & Pen-twyn109
Hengoed & Maesycwmer100
Blackwood96

Safest Areas:

Bedwas & Trethomas55
New Tredegar & Darren Valley54
Machen43
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham42
Crosskeys North & Abercarn39

Caerphilly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 717 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 334 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (612 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (315 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 603.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 717 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025717
June 2025612
May 2025610
April 2025600
March 2025640
February 20254
January 2025691
December 2024684
November 2024652
October 2024649
September 2024672
August 2024709

A total of 620 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202546
May 202563
April 202561
March 202561
February 20251
January 202540
December 202437
November 202465
October 202458
September 202479
August 202472

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
January 20251
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2053 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 186.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025209
June 2025175
May 2025172
April 2025204
March 2025217
January 2025144
December 2024149
November 2024164
October 2024180
September 2024206
August 2024233

A total of 174 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202521
May 202514
April 202521
March 202523
January 202525
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 3376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 306.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025334
June 2025315
May 2025321
April 2025380
March 2025372
January 2025244
December 2024213
November 2024324
October 2024302
September 2024233
August 2024338

A total of 489 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202542
May 202556
April 202532
March 202544
January 202552
December 202442
November 202444
October 202441
September 202433
August 202460

A total of 667 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202565
May 202569
April 202560
March 202565
January 202556
December 202440
November 202464
October 202462
September 202459
August 202466

A total of 954 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202584
May 202595
April 202585
March 202583
January 202597
December 2024108
November 202488
October 202487
September 202465
August 202482

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 469 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202551
May 202567
April 202543
March 202558
January 202533
December 202424
November 202433
October 202436
September 202433
August 202438

A total of 461 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

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

A total of 1914 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 174.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025213
June 2025161
May 2025208
April 2025186
March 2025186
January 2025145
December 2024141
November 2024158
October 2024171
September 2024190
August 2024155

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Caerphilly in July 2025

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

1. Plynlimon Close (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Thistle Way (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
4. Gelli Terrace (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
Drugs1
6. Thomas Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3
Drugs3

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