Crime Rate in Aber Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aber Valley

The total recorded crimes in Aber Valley, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aber Valley crime rate of 15.98 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Aber Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gelli Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • The Garth with total crimes: 6
  • Caerphilly Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Caerphilly.

  • 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 May 2025 the Aber Valley has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 15.98 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aber Valley)CrimesRank (Aber Valley)CrimesRank (Aber Valley)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed129 21,362 21,358 1
Blackwood144 11,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol106 31,103 4949 3
Crumlin71 71,174 3803 6
St Cattwg70 8898 8871 4
St Martins90 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones80 51,003 6847 5
Twyn Carno77 6675 18679 10
Cefn Fforest and Pengam59 12937 7763 7
Risca West38 21780 10697 9
Van55 16791 9575 18
Moriah and Pontlottyn67 9658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas63 10643 21579 17
New Tredegar42 19657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 26771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith61 11697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach52 18761 12627 14
Risca East31 25718 13557 19
Hengoed58 13687 17626 15
Newbridge57 15693 15523 20
Abercarn53 17564 22473 22
Llanbradach42 20462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 22431 24410 24
Penmaen36 23313 28303 27
Ynysddu35 24402 25332 26
Crosskeys17 29347 27342 25
Nelson22 27394 26296 28
Argoed21 28264 29211 29
Gilfach15 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 30213 30167 31

Aber Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202517
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 202417
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202520
January 202515
December 202423
November 202417
October 202423
September 202419
August 202431
July 202429

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Aber Valley in May 2025

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

1. Gelli Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Garth (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Caerphilly Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Tan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bryn Aber (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Bryngelli Terrace (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Graigwen Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Clos Morgan Gruffydd (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cae-Bryn (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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