Crime Rate in Cefn Fforest and Pengam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cefn Fforest and Pengam

The total recorded crimes in Cefn Fforest and Pengam, Caerphilly, UK in August 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cefn Fforest and Pengam crime rate of 3.38 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 Cefn Fforest and Pengam, encompassing approximately 13,606 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-48.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Cefn Fforest and Pengam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cefn-Fforest Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Twyn Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cefn Fforest and Pengam?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Cefn Fforest and Pengam reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 937 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cefn Fforest and Pengam witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Cefn Fforest and Pengam experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 763 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cefn Fforest and Pengam witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cefn Fforest and Pengam Crime Statstics

In August 2025 the Cefn Fforest and Pengam has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 20th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Cefn Fforest and Pengam crimes were 937. The crime rate of Cefn Fforest and Pengam in 2024 was 68.86 (year) or 5.74 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cefn Fforest and Pengam were around 763 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.08 (year) or 4.67 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed150 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood120 21,417 11,169 2
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
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

Cefn Fforest and Pengam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 202515
March 202510

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20256
July 202510
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202518
July 202535
June 202532
May 202530
April 202535
March 202533

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202511
July 20259
June 202513
May 20256
April 202520
March 202511

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20257

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Cefn Fforest and Pengam in August 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cefn Fforest and Pengam postcode area is presented below.

1. Cefn-Fforest Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Twyn Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Leonard Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. William Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Tynycoed Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clos Ceirw (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Clos Afon Tywi (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Aneurin Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Elgar Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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