Crime Rate in Bedwas and Trethomas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedwas and Trethomas

The total recorded crimes in Bedwas and Trethomas, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedwas and Trethomas crime rate of 9.65 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 Bedwas and Trethomas, encompassing approximately 6,526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bedwas and Trethomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 5
  • Clôs Dinas Wen with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bedwas and Trethomas?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Bedwas and Trethomas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 643 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bedwas and Trethomas recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Bedwas and Trethomas had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 579 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bedwas and Trethomas recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bedwas and Trethomas Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bedwas and Trethomas has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 9.65 ranking 10th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Bedwas and Trethomas crimes were 643. The crime rate of Bedwas and Trethomas in 2024 was 98.52 (year) or 8.21 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bedwas and Trethomas were around 579 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.72 (year) or 7.39 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedwas and Trethomas)CrimesRank (Bedwas and Trethomas)CrimesRank (Bedwas and Trethomas)
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
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
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

Bedwas and Trethomas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 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 (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202519
March 202534
January 202534
December 202422
November 202428
October 202426
September 202420
August 202425
July 202418
June 202432
May 202435

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202519
March 202515
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Bedwas and Trethomas in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
2. Coronation Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Clôs Dinas Wen (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Pandy Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Navigation Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Birchgrove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Clos Pandy (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Bryn Ffynnon (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Bevan Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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