Crime Rate in Maesycwmmer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maesycwmmer

The total recorded crimes in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maesycwmmer crime rate of 73.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maesycwmmer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 9
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Gelli-Deg Street 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 July 2025 the Maesycwmmer has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 73.55 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)
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
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
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

Maesycwmmer 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 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20253
April 20253
September 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 20259
April 202512
March 202512
January 20259
December 202415
November 20249
October 202424
September 202427
August 202439

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
December 20249
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20253
March 20256
January 20256
November 20246
October 202415

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
September 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Maesycwmmer in July 2025

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

1. Thomas Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. The Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Gelli-Deg Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Lon Rhymni (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Willow Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Springfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Pleasant View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Gwerna Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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