Crime Rate in Machen and Rudry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Machen and Rudry

The total recorded crimes in Machen and Rudry, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Machen and Rudry crime rate of 9.52 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 Machen and Rudry, encompassing approximately 3,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Machen and Rudry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Herrick Place with total crimes: 5
  • Haldane Court with total crimes: 5
  • Dickens Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Machen and Rudry?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Machen and Rudry demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 431 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Machen and Rudry recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Machen and Rudry had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 410 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Machen and Rudry recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Machen and Rudry Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Machen and Rudry has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 9.52 ranking 25th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Machen and Rudry crimes were 431. The crime rate of Machen and Rudry in 2024 was 107.93 (year) or 8.99 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Machen and Rudry were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.67 (year) or 8.56 (month) ranking 24 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
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
Crosskeys30 27347 27342 25
Nelson35 26394 26296 28
Argoed27 29264 29211 29
Gilfach14 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 31213 30167 31

Machen and Rudry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 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 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime 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 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 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
January 202517
December 20249
November 202415
October 202410
September 202417
August 202417
July 202416
June 202436
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Machen and Rudry in March 2025

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

1. Herrick Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Haldane Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Dickens Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Gwaun Newydd (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Grays Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ysgubor Fach (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Newport Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Penrhiw Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rhyd Y Gwern Isaf (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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