Crime Rate in Abercarn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abercarn

The total recorded crimes in Abercarn, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abercarn crime rate of 16.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Abercarn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dôl Ebwy with total crimes: 6
  • Royal Close with total crimes: 5
  • Pant-Y-Resk Road with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Abercarn has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 16.19 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abercarn)CrimesRank (Abercarn)CrimesRank (Abercarn)
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
Aber Valley58 14688 16515 21
Newbridge57 15693 15523 20
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

Abercarn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514
January 20253
December 20248
November 202413
October 20243
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202524
March 202514
January 202511
December 202414
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202418
July 202421
June 202442
May 202420

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Abercarn in May 2025

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

1. Dôl Ebwy (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Royal Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pant-Y-Resk Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coed Celynen Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Celynen Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chapel Farm Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nantcarn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Commercial Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Rhyswg Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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