Crime Rate in Darran Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darran Valley

The total recorded crimes in Darran Valley, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darran Valley crime rate of 58.69 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 Darran Valley, encompassing approximately 255 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Darran Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Groes-Faen Terrace with total crimes: 2

How safe is Darran Valley?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Darran Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 213 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Darran Valley recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Darran Valley had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 167 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Darran Valley recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darran Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Darran Valley has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 58.69 ranking 30th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Darran Valley crimes were 213. The crime rate of Darran Valley in 2024 was 833.33 (year) or 69.44 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darran Valley were around 167 crimes with yearly crime rate of 653.36 (year) or 54.45 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darran Valley)CrimesRank (Darran Valley)CrimesRank (Darran Valley)
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
Crosskeys17 29347 27342 25
Nelson22 27394 26296 28
Argoed21 28264 29211 29
Gilfach15 31157 31190 30

Darran Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Robbery showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Darran Valley in May 2025

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

1. Hillside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Groes-Faen Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brecon Terrace (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cefn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glan-Y-Nant (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coronation Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cae Glas Newydd (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Bryn Nant (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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