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 May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cefn Fforest and Pengam crime rate of 4.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
Cefn Fforest and Pengam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Gronw with total crimes: 6
  • Aneurin Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Borfa Place 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 May 2025 the Cefn Fforest and Pengam has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.34 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed129 21,362 21,358 1
Blackwood144 11,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol106 31,103 4949 3
Crumlin71 71,174 3803 6
St Cattwg70 8898 8871 4
St Martins90 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones80 51,003 6847 5
Twyn Carno77 6675 18679 10
Risca West38 21780 10697 9
Van55 16791 9575 18
Moriah and Pontlottyn67 9658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas63 10643 21579 17
New Tredegar42 19657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 26771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith61 11697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach52 18761 12627 14
Risca East31 25718 13557 19
Hengoed58 13687 17626 15
Aber Valley58 14688 16515 21
Newbridge57 15693 15523 20
Abercarn53 17564 22473 22
Llanbradach42 20462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 22431 24410 24
Penmaen36 23313 28303 27
Ynysddu35 24402 25332 26
Crosskeys17 29347 27342 25
Nelson22 27394 26296 28
Argoed21 28264 29211 29
Gilfach15 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 30213 30167 31

Cefn Fforest and Pengam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202535
March 202533
January 202525
December 202439
November 202428
October 202440
September 202426
August 202437
July 202432
June 202438
May 202428

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202515
March 202510
January 20252
December 20244
November 202412
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202520
March 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 202425
October 202422
September 20243
August 202416
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 202414
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 202430
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Cefn Fforest and Pengam in May 2025

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

1. Clos Gronw (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Aneurin Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Borfa Place (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cwrt Y Waun (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Salway Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bedwellty Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Tynycoed Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hodges Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westgil Pen Ffordd (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grange Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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