Crime Rate in Hengoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hengoed

The total recorded crimes in Hengoed, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hengoed crime rate of 8.46 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 Hengoed, encompassing approximately 9,218 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hengoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lansbury Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Trem Penallta with total crimes: 10
  • Bryn Awel with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hengoed?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Hengoed demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 687 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hengoed recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hengoed experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 626 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hengoed witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hengoed Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hengoed has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 6th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Hengoed crimes were 687. The crime rate of Hengoed in 2024 was 74.52 (year) or 6.21 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hengoed were around 626 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.91 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking 15 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
Crumlin72 101,174 3803 6
St Cattwg68 11898 8871 4
St Martins86 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones56 171,003 6847 5
Risca West79 5780 10697 9
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

Hengoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 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 (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
January 202531
December 202433
November 202433
October 202422
September 202418
August 202433
July 202413
June 202474
May 202425
April 202424

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20248
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 202424
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Hengoed in March 2025

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

1. Lansbury Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
2. Trem Penallta (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime2
3. Bryn Awel (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Hengoed Hall Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hengoed Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
7. Heol Derw (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kestrel View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Oak Tree Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birch Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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