Crime Rate in Blackwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwood

The total recorded crimes in Blackwood, Caerphilly, UK in August 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwood crime rate of 7.75 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 Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-44.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
Blackwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Parklands with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

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 August 2025 the Blackwood has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 7.75 ranking 2th 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.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackwood)CrimesRank (Blackwood)CrimesRank (Blackwood)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed150 11,362 21,358 1
Penyrheol95 41,103 4949 3
Crumlin108 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg78 6898 8871 4
Morgan Jones66 111,003 6847 5
St Martins66 121,008 5730 8
Pontllanfraith80 5697 14631 12
Cefn Fforest and Pengam46 20937 7763 7
Hengoed77 7687 17626 15
Aber Valley75 8688 16515 21
Risca West59 15780 10697 9
Van50 19791 9575 18
Twyn Carno74 9675 18679 10
Ystrad Mynach69 10761 12627 14
New Tredegar53 17657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer54 16771 11630 13
Risca East41 22718 13557 19
Bedwas and Trethomas63 13643 21579 17
Newbridge62 14693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn27 28658 19597 16
Machen and Rudry53 18431 24410 24
Abercarn45 21564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 25462 23413 23
Crosskeys41 23347 27342 25
Nelson38 24394 26296 28
Ynysddu33 26402 25332 26
Penmaen19 29313 28303 27
Argoed28 27264 29211 29
Gilfach19 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 31213 30167 31

Blackwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202529
July 202516
June 202523
May 202533
April 202547
March 202525

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202516
July 202513
June 202513
May 202522
April 202511
March 202512

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202527
July 202549
June 202520
May 202541
April 202530
March 202521

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202515
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 20257
March 202515

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20256
July 20255
June 20256
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202511
July 20256
June 202512
May 202515
April 20254
March 20256

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Blackwood in August 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Parklands (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Morrison Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Apollo Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coronation Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albany Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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