Crime Rate in Abercarn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abercarn

The total recorded crimes in Abercarn, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abercarn crime rate of 15.58 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Abercarn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royal Close with total crimes: 5
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 3
  • Ivor Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Abercarn has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 15.58 ranking 20th 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.

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
Aber Valley64 12688 16515 21
Risca East64 14718 13557 19
Newbridge39 23693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn62 15658 19597 16
Ynysddu51 19402 25332 26
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

Abercarn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
January 20253
December 20248
November 202413
October 20243
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Abercarn in March 2025

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

1. Royal Close (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodland View (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ivor Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Gwyddon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hafod Fach View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Coed Celynen Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Pant-Y-Resk Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Woodland Terrace (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
9. Upper Tribute Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wood Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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