Crime Rate in Crumlin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crumlin

The total recorded crimes in Crumlin, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crumlin crime rate of 22.53 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 Crumlin, encompassing approximately 3,196 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-51.02% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
Crumlin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 15
  • Pentwyn Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Crumlin?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Crumlin reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 1,174 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crumlin witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crumlin experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 803 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crumlin witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crumlin Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crumlin has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 22.53 ranking 10th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Crumlin crimes were 1,174. The crime rate of Crumlin in 2024 was 367.33 (year) or 30.61 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crumlin were around 803 crimes with yearly crime rate of 251.25 (year) or 20.94 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed116 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood95 31,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol103 21,103 4949 3
St Cattwg68 11898 8871 4
St Martins86 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones56 171,003 6847 5
Risca West79 5780 10697 9
Hengoed78 6687 17626 15
Cefn Fforest and Pengam78 7937 7763 7
Twyn Carno75 8675 18679 10
Van64 13791 9575 18
Bedwas and Trethomas75 9643 21579 17
New Tredegar45 21657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 28771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith59 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach54 18761 12627 14
Aber Valley64 12688 16515 21
Risca East64 14718 13557 19
Newbridge39 23693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn62 15658 19597 16
Ynysddu51 19402 25332 26
Abercarn51 20564 22473 22
Penmaen40 22313 28303 27
Llanbradach39 24462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 25431 24410 24
Crosskeys30 27347 27342 25
Nelson35 26394 26296 28
Argoed27 29264 29211 29
Gilfach14 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 31213 30167 31

Crumlin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
January 202549
December 202429
November 202443
October 202456
September 202425
August 202441
July 202445
June 202448
May 202459
April 202445

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 202420
August 202419
July 202411
June 202426
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20251
December 20248
November 202415
October 202417
September 202418
August 202417
July 20248
June 202426
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
November 202410
October 202416
September 20241
August 202415
July 20243
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20246
October 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

High Crime Locations Crumlin in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Pentwyn Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
3. Cedar Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Conway Road (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
5. Plynlimon Close (Map)
Total6
Public order6
6. Pantddu Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Valley View (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
8. Trinant Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Pentwyn Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Philip Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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