Crime Rate in Maesycwmmer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maesycwmmer

The total recorded crimes in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly, UK in August 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maesycwmmer crime rate of 120.35 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Maesycwmmer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 12
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 6
  • Gellideg Uchaf Way with total crimes: 6

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 August 2025 the Maesycwmmer has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 120.35 ranking 16th 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.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)CrimesRank (Maesycwmmer)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed150 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood120 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol95 41,103 4949 3
Crumlin108 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg78 6898 8871 4
Morgan Jones66 111,003 6847 5
St Martins66 121,008 5730 8
Pontllanfraith80 5697 14631 12
Cefn Fforest and Pengam46 20937 7763 7
Hengoed77 7687 17626 15
Aber Valley75 8688 16515 21
Risca West59 15780 10697 9
Van50 19791 9575 18
Twyn Carno74 9675 18679 10
Ystrad Mynach69 10761 12627 14
New Tredegar53 17657 20670 11
Risca East41 22718 13557 19
Bedwas and Trethomas63 13643 21579 17
Newbridge62 14693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn27 28658 19597 16
Machen and Rudry53 18431 24410 24
Abercarn45 21564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 25462 23413 23
Crosskeys41 23347 27342 25
Nelson38 24394 26296 28
Ynysddu33 26402 25332 26
Penmaen19 29313 28303 27
Argoed28 27264 29211 29
Gilfach19 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 31213 30167 31

Maesycwmmer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
June 20256
April 20253
March 20256

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20259
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202524
July 202512
June 202518
May 20259
April 202512
March 202512

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

MonthCount
August 20253
March 20256

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20256
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

High Crime Locations Maesycwmmer in August 2025

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

1. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Thomas Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
3. Gellideg Uchaf Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. West Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Tabor Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Clos Oakdale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Rhodfa Sirhywi (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Saint Anne'S Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Vale View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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