Crime Rate in Abercarn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abercarn

The total recorded crimes in Abercarn, Caerphilly, UK in August 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abercarn crime rate of 13.75 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 Abercarn, encompassing approximately 3,272 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (257.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Abercarn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Celynen Road with total crimes: 5
  • Royal Close with total crimes: 4
  • Coed Celynen Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Abercarn?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Abercarn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 564 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Abercarn recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Abercarn had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 473 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Abercarn recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Abercarn Crime Statstics

In August 2025 the Abercarn has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 13.75 ranking 21th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Abercarn crimes were 564. The crime rate of Abercarn in 2024 was 172.33 (year) or 14.36 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abercarn were around 473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.52 (year) or 12.04 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abercarn)CrimesRank (Abercarn)CrimesRank (Abercarn)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed150 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood120 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol95 41,103 4949 3
Crumlin108 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg78 6898 8871 4
Morgan Jones66 111,003 6847 5
St Martins66 121,008 5730 8
Pontllanfraith80 5697 14631 12
Cefn Fforest and Pengam46 20937 7763 7
Hengoed77 7687 17626 15
Aber Valley75 8688 16515 21
Risca West59 15780 10697 9
Van50 19791 9575 18
Twyn Carno74 9675 18679 10
Ystrad Mynach69 10761 12627 14
New Tredegar53 17657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer54 16771 11630 13
Risca East41 22718 13557 19
Bedwas and Trethomas63 13643 21579 17
Newbridge62 14693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn27 28658 19597 16
Machen and Rudry53 18431 24410 24
Llanbradach33 25462 23413 23
Crosskeys41 23347 27342 25
Nelson38 24394 26296 28
Ynysddu33 26402 25332 26
Penmaen19 29313 28303 27
Argoed28 27264 29211 29
Gilfach19 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 31213 30167 31

Abercarn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20254
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 202510
June 202512
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202525
July 20257
June 202520
May 202522
April 202524
March 202514

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20259
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
March 20252

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Abercarn in August 2025

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

1. Celynen Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Royal Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. Coed Celynen Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Laburnum Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Priory Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Commercial Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ystrad Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dôl Ebwy (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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