Crime Rate in Caerphilly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerphilly

The total recorded crimes in Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 1,800 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerphilly crime rate of 10.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (640) incidents (15900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (372) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (217) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Caerphilly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Police Station with total crimes: 18
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 14

Caerphilly Police Info:

Gwent Police

Caerphilly Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Aberbargoed and Bargoed (116 crimes), and the safest, Darran Valley (13 crimes), is 103 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Caerphilly.

Similarly, the area of Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg (137 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham (37 crimes), with a difference of 100 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Caerphilly.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Aberbargoed and Bargoed116
Penyrheol103
Blackwood95
St Martins86
Risca West79

Safest Wards:

Crosskeys30
Maesycwmmer30
Argoed27
Gilfach14
Darran Valley13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg137
Hengoed & Maesycwmer108
Caerphilly East107
Oakdale & Pen-twyn101
Caerphilly South99

Safest Areas:

Caerphilly West56
Bargoed54
Newbridge39
Machen38
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham37

Caerphilly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1308 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (552 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 620 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 20251
January 202540
December 202437
November 202465
October 202458
September 202479
August 202472
July 202459
June 2024148

A total of 143 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
January 202525
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 202413
August 202414
July 202422
June 202416

A total of 2906 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 322.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025372
January 2025244
December 2024213
November 2024324
October 2024302
September 2024233
August 2024338
July 2024328
June 2024552

A total of 705 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202565
January 202556
December 202440
November 202464
October 202462
September 202459
August 202466
July 202491
June 2024202

A total of 367 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
January 202533
December 202424
November 202433
October 202436
September 202433
August 202438
July 202446
June 202466

A total of 1629 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 181.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 310 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025186
January 2025145
December 2024141
November 2024158
October 2024171
September 2024190
August 2024155
July 2024173
June 2024310

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 449 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
January 202552
December 202442
November 202444
October 202441
September 202433
August 202460
July 202433
June 2024100

A total of 829 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 92.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202583
January 202597
December 2024108
November 202488
October 202487
September 202465
August 202482
July 202481
June 2024138

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 397 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
January 202542
December 202445
November 202438
October 202444
September 202451
August 202436
July 202438
June 202468

A total of 6693 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 669.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1308 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025640
February 20254
January 2025691
December 2024684
November 2024652
October 2024649
September 2024672
August 2024709
July 2024684
June 20241308

A total of 1916 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 212.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 392 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025217
January 2025144
December 2024149
November 2024164
October 2024180
September 2024206
August 2024233
July 2024231
June 2024392

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246

High Crime Locations Caerphilly in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Public order4
Burglary1
3. Elm Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft1
4. Cardiff Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Possession of weapons1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6

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