Crime Rate in Blackwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwood

The total recorded crimes in Blackwood, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwood crime rate of 6.13 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-52.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Blackwood has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 6.13 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed116 11,362 21,358 1
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
Bedwas and Trethomas75 9643 21579 17
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

Blackwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 202515
December 202419
November 20245
October 202413
September 202412
August 202422
July 202418
June 202420
May 202417
April 20248

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
January 202544
December 202436
November 202440
October 202435
September 202428
August 202433
July 202441
June 202470
May 202434
April 202429

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
January 202540
December 202442
November 202424
October 202423
September 202412
August 202434
July 202432
June 202424
May 202424
April 202419

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 202521
December 20249
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202422
July 202417
June 202444
May 202413
April 202421

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. David Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. B4251 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
8. Cliff Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
9. Thorncombe Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cae Collen (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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