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 July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Machen and Rudry crime rate of 10.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Machen and Rudry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dickens Court with total crimes: 7
  • Grays Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Gwaun Newydd with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Machen and Rudry has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 10.77 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Machen and Rudry)CrimesRank (Machen and Rudry)CrimesRank (Machen and Rudry)
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
Hengoed67 12687 17626 15
Risca East66 13718 13557 19
Moriah and Pontlottyn60 18658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas55 19643 21579 17
Ynysddu46 20402 25332 26
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

Machen and Rudry 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202512
April 202522
March 202516
January 202517
December 20249
November 202415
October 202410
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Machen and Rudry in July 2025

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

1. Dickens Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grays Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
3. Gwaun Newydd (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Herrick Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Penllwyn Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Danygraig (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Haldane Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Cwrt Ty Mawr (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Ty'N-Y-Coedcae (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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