Crime Rate in Blackwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwood

The total recorded crimes in Blackwood, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwood crime rate of 9.30 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 Blackwood, encompassing approximately 15,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-29.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
Blackwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Blackwood?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Blackwood reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 1,417 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackwood witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Blackwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 1,169 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blackwood witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Blackwood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blackwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blackwood has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 9.30 ranking 1th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Blackwood crimes were 1,417. The crime rate of Blackwood in 2024 was 91.50 (year) or 7.62 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackwood were around 1,169 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.48 (year) or 6.29 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackwood)CrimesRank (Blackwood)CrimesRank (Blackwood)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed129 21,362 21,358 1
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
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

Blackwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202511
March 202512
January 202515
December 202419
November 20245
October 202413
September 202412
August 202422
July 202418
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202547
March 202525
January 202540
December 202442
November 202424
October 202423
September 202412
August 202434
July 202432
June 202424
May 202424

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202530
March 202521
January 202544
December 202436
November 202440
October 202435
September 202428
August 202433
July 202441
June 202470
May 202434

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202515
January 202515
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20256
January 202521
December 20249
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202422
July 202417
June 202444
May 202413

A total of 18 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 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Blackwood in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coronation Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cliff Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cilgerran Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Paddocks (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Public order4

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