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 July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedwas and Trethomas crime rate of 8.43 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Bedwas and Trethomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clôs Dinas Wen with total crimes: 5
  • Bryn Ffynnon with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Bedwas and Trethomas has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 8.43 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedwas and Trethomas)CrimesRank (Bedwas and Trethomas)CrimesRank (Bedwas and Trethomas)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed148 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood109 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol86 51,103 4949 3
Crumlin91 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg72 10898 8871 4
St Martins87 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones82 61,003 6847 5
Cefn Fforest and Pengam70 11937 7763 7
Newbridge80 7693 15523 20
Aber Valley74 8688 16515 21
Risca West65 14780 10697 9
Van61 17791 9575 18
Twyn Carno73 9675 18679 10
New Tredegar41 22657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer33 23771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith63 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach63 15761 12627 14
Hengoed67 12687 17626 15
Risca East66 13718 13557 19
Moriah and Pontlottyn60 18658 19597 16
Ynysddu46 20402 25332 26
Machen and Rudry43 21431 24410 24
Abercarn32 25564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 24462 23413 23
Crosskeys20 29347 27342 25
Nelson23 27394 26296 28
Penmaen25 26313 28303 27
Argoed22 28264 29211 29
Gilfach10 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 30213 30167 31

Bedwas and Trethomas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 20255
April 202519
March 202515
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 202512
April 20257
March 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202525
May 202526
April 202519
March 202534
January 202534
December 202422
November 202428
October 202426
September 202420
August 202425

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 July 2025

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

1. Clôs Dinas Wen (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bryn Ffynnon (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Upper Glyn Gwyn Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Meadow View (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pandy Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. William Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Coronation Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Thomas Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bryn Dolwen (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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