Crime Rate in Crosskeys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crosskeys

The total recorded crimes in Crosskeys, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crosskeys crime rate of 16.69 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 Crosskeys, encompassing approximately 1,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crosskeys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Crosskeys with total crimes: 2
  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Crosskeys?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Crosskeys demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 347 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crosskeys recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Crosskeys had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 342 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crosskeys recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Crosskeys has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Crosskeys Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crosskeys has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 16.69 ranking 29th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Crosskeys crimes were 347. The crime rate of Crosskeys in 2024 was 340.73 (year) or 28.39 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crosskeys were around 342 crimes with yearly crime rate of 335.82 (year) or 27.99 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crosskeys)CrimesRank (Crosskeys)CrimesRank (Crosskeys)
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
Cefn Fforest and Pengam59 12937 7763 7
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
Nelson22 27394 26296 28
Argoed21 28264 29211 29
Gilfach15 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 30213 30167 31

Crosskeys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202511
February 20252
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20248
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 202414
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Crosskeys in May 2025

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

1. Carlton Terrace (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Crosskeys (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Blackvein Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Greenmeadow Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Risca Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bright Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Waunfawr Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tredegar Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Woodward Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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