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 March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedwas and Trethomas crime rate of 11.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Bedwas and Trethomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stone Field Road with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bedwas and Trethomas has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 11.49 ranking 9th 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.

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
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
Abercarn51 20564 22473 22
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

Bedwas and Trethomas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 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 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
January 202534
December 202422
November 202428
October 202426
September 202420
August 202425
July 202418
June 202432
May 202435
April 202416

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 March 2025

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

1. Stone Field Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
3. Coronation Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Golwg Yr Eglwys (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
5. Clôs Dinas Wen (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Clos Pandy (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Navigation Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Standard Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Garth View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Bryn Dolwen (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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