Crime Rate in Maesycwmmer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maesycwmmer

The total recorded crimes in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maesycwmmer crime rate of 66.86 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 Maesycwmmer, encompassing approximately 448 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Maesycwmmer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gellideg Uchaf Way with total crimes: 6
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 3
  • West Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Maesycwmmer?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Maesycwmmer reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 771 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Maesycwmmer witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Maesycwmmer experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 630 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maesycwmmer witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Maesycwmmer has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Maesycwmmer Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maesycwmmer has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 66.86 ranking 26th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Maesycwmmer crimes were 771. The crime rate of Maesycwmmer in 2024 was 1718.30 (year) or 143.19 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maesycwmmer were around 630 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1404.06 (year) or 117.00 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)
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
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
Machen and Rudry38 22431 24410 24
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

Maesycwmmer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20253
December 20243
September 20246
August 202412
July 20243
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 202412
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202424

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202512
January 20259
December 202415
November 20249
October 202424
September 202427
August 202439
July 202427
June 202496
May 202433

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
September 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
December 20249
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
January 20256
November 20246
October 202415
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246

High Crime Locations Maesycwmmer in May 2025

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

1. Gellideg Uchaf Way (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Thomas Street (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. West Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Gelli-Deg Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Gellideg Isaf Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Gellideg Heights (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Hill View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Vale View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Gwerna Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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