Crime Rate in Blackwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwood

The total recorded crimes in Blackwood, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwood crime rate of 7.04 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (145.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Blackwood has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 7.04 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackwood)CrimesRank (Blackwood)CrimesRank (Blackwood)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed148 11,362 21,358 1
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
Bedwas and Trethomas55 19643 21579 17
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

Blackwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202523
May 202533
April 202547
March 202525
January 202540
December 202442
November 202424
October 202423
September 202412
August 202434

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202520
May 202541
April 202530
March 202521
January 202544
December 202436
November 202440
October 202435
September 202428
August 202433

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 20257
March 202515
January 202515
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202522
April 202511
March 202512
January 202515
December 202419
November 20245
October 202413
September 202412
August 202422

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 202515
April 20254
March 20256
January 202521
December 20249
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202422

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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 2 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
August 20241

High Crime Locations Blackwood in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. The Paddocks (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Morrison Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pentwyn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Holly Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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