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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Machen and Rudry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penllwyn Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Dickens Court with total crimes: 4
  • Penrhiw Lane with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Caerphilly.

    • 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 areas in the Caerphilly.

  • 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 May 2025 the Machen and Rudry has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 9.52 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Machen and Rudry)CrimesRank (Machen and Rudry)CrimesRank (Machen and Rudry)
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
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 Valley15 30213 30167 31

Machen and Rudry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202522
March 202516
January 202517
December 20249
November 202415
October 202410
September 202417
August 202417
July 202416
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Penllwyn Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Dickens Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Penrhiw Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St David'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Pentwyngwyn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Garth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Ty'N-Y-Coedcae (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Royal Oak (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Ysgubor Fach (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Dranllwyn Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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