Crime Rate in Hengoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hengoed

The total recorded crimes in Hengoed, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hengoed crime rate of 7.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Hengoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trem Penallta with total crimes: 6
  • Forest Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Lansbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Caerphilly.

    • 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 areas in the Caerphilly.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hengoed has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hengoed)CrimesRank (Hengoed)CrimesRank (Hengoed)
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
Cefn Fforest and Pengam70 11937 7763 7
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
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

Hengoed 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 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202520
May 202519
April 202515
March 202542
January 202531
December 202433
November 202433
October 202422
September 202418
August 202433

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
December 20248
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
December 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 202515
April 20256
March 202516
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
March 20256
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

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
July 20252
June 20251
October 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 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

High Crime Locations Hengoed in July 2025

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

1. Trem Penallta (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Forest Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lansbury Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Derwendeg Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
5. Brynavon Terrace (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Oak Tree Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hengoed Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bryn Awel (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hengoed Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Cae Melyn (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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