Crime Rate in Aber Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aber Valley

The total recorded crimes in Aber Valley, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aber Valley crime rate of 17.63 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 Aber Valley, encompassing approximately 3,630 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Aber Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tan-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 8
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 7
  • The Garth with total crimes: 6

How safe is Aber Valley?

To understand the safety of Aber Valley, we need to analyze Aber Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Aber Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 688 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Aber Valley had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 515 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aber Valley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Aber Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Aber Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aber Valley has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 17.63 ranking 12th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Aber Valley crimes were 688. The crime rate of Aber Valley in 2024 was 189.50 (year) or 15.79 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aber Valley were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.85 (year) or 11.82 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed116 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood95 31,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol103 21,103 4949 3
Crumlin72 101,174 3803 6
St Cattwg68 11898 8871 4
St Martins86 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones56 171,003 6847 5
Risca West79 5780 10697 9
Hengoed78 6687 17626 15
Cefn Fforest and Pengam78 7937 7763 7
Twyn Carno75 8675 18679 10
Van64 13791 9575 18
Bedwas and Trethomas75 9643 21579 17
New Tredegar45 21657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 28771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith59 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach54 18761 12627 14
Risca East64 14718 13557 19
Newbridge39 23693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn62 15658 19597 16
Ynysddu51 19402 25332 26
Abercarn51 20564 22473 22
Penmaen40 22313 28303 27
Llanbradach39 24462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 25431 24410 24
Crosskeys30 27347 27342 25
Nelson35 26394 26296 28
Argoed27 29264 29211 29
Gilfach14 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 31213 30167 31

Aber Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
January 202515
December 202423
November 202417
October 202423
September 202419
August 202431
July 202429
June 202444
May 202427
April 202429

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 202417
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 202410
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Aber Valley in March 2025

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

1. Tan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Commercial Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Garth (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Caerphilly Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Bryn Aber (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Gwern Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Havard Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cenydd Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Gelli Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dan-Y-Meio (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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