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 July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cefn Fforest and Pengam crime rate of 5.14 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Cefn Fforest and Pengam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bedwellty Road with total crimes: 8
  • Twyn Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Clos Ceirw with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Cefn Fforest and Pengam has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 5.14 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)CrimesRank (Cefn Fforest and Pengam)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed148 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood109 21,417 11,169 2
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
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

Cefn Fforest and Pengam 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 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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202532
May 202530
April 202535
March 202533
January 202525
December 202439
November 202428
October 202440
September 202426
August 202437

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 202515
March 202510
January 20252
December 20244
November 202412
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 202414
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20257
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20256
April 202520
March 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 202425
October 202422
September 20243
August 202416

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2025

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

1. Bedwellty Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Twyn Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Clos Ceirw (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Islwyn Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clos Gronw (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Tynycoed Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Craiglas Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. St Margaret'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Farm View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Grange Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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