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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | August 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam) | Crimes | Rank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam) | Crimes | Rank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam) | |
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | 150 | 1 | 1,362 | 2 | 1,358 | 1 |
| Blackwood | 120 | 2 | 1,417 | 1 | 1,169 | 2 |
| Penyrheol | 95 | 4 | 1,103 | 4 | 949 | 3 |
| Crumlin | 108 | 3 | 1,174 | 3 | 803 | 6 |
| St Cattwg | 78 | 6 | 898 | 8 | 871 | 4 |
| Morgan Jones | 66 | 11 | 1,003 | 6 | 847 | 5 |
| St Martins | 66 | 12 | 1,008 | 5 | 730 | 8 |
| Pontllanfraith | 80 | 5 | 697 | 14 | 631 | 12 |
| Hengoed | 77 | 7 | 687 | 17 | 626 | 15 |
| Aber Valley | 75 | 8 | 688 | 16 | 515 | 21 |
| Risca West | 59 | 15 | 780 | 10 | 697 | 9 |
| Van | 50 | 19 | 791 | 9 | 575 | 18 |
| Twyn Carno | 74 | 9 | 675 | 18 | 679 | 10 |
| Ystrad Mynach | 69 | 10 | 761 | 12 | 627 | 14 |
| New Tredegar | 53 | 17 | 657 | 20 | 670 | 11 |
| Maesycwmmer | 54 | 16 | 771 | 11 | 630 | 13 |
| Risca East | 41 | 22 | 718 | 13 | 557 | 19 |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 63 | 13 | 643 | 21 | 579 | 17 |
| Newbridge | 62 | 14 | 693 | 15 | 523 | 20 |
| Moriah and Pontlottyn | 27 | 28 | 658 | 19 | 597 | 16 |
| Machen and Rudry | 53 | 18 | 431 | 24 | 410 | 24 |
| Abercarn | 45 | 21 | 564 | 22 | 473 | 22 |
| Llanbradach | 33 | 25 | 462 | 23 | 413 | 23 |
| Crosskeys | 41 | 23 | 347 | 27 | 342 | 25 |
| Nelson | 38 | 24 | 394 | 26 | 296 | 28 |
| Ynysddu | 33 | 26 | 402 | 25 | 332 | 26 |
| Penmaen | 19 | 29 | 313 | 28 | 303 | 27 |
| Argoed | 28 | 27 | 264 | 29 | 211 | 29 |
| Gilfach | 19 | 30 | 157 | 31 | 190 | 30 |
| Darran Valley | 15 | 31 | 213 | 30 | 167 | 31 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 10 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 10 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 18 |
| July 2025 | 35 |
| June 2025 | 32 |
| May 2025 | 30 |
| April 2025 | 35 |
| March 2025 | 33 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 20 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cefn Fforest and Pengam postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |