Crime Rate in Moriah and Pontlottyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn

The total recorded crimes in Moriah and Pontlottyn, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moriah and Pontlottyn crime rate of 34.47 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 Moriah and Pontlottyn, encompassing approximately 1,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Moriah and Pontlottyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brynhyfrd with total crimes: 8
  • Nursery Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Wine Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Moriah and Pontlottyn?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Moriah and Pontlottyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 658 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Moriah and Pontlottyn had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 597 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Moriah and Pontlottyn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Moriah and Pontlottyn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Moriah and Pontlottyn has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 34.47 ranking 9th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Moriah and Pontlottyn crimes were 658. The crime rate of Moriah and Pontlottyn in 2024 was 338.53 (year) or 28.21 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moriah and Pontlottyn were around 597 crimes with yearly crime rate of 307.15 (year) or 25.60 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moriah and Pontlottyn)CrimesRank (Moriah and Pontlottyn)CrimesRank (Moriah and Pontlottyn)
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
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
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

Moriah and Pontlottyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 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 (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 202511
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202520
January 202521
December 202413
November 202421
October 202421
September 202423
August 202415
July 202421
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Moriah and Pontlottyn in May 2025

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

1. Brynhyfrd (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Nursery Crescent (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wine Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson7
4. Benjamin Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson5
Bicycle theft1
5. Barkley Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Carn-Y-Tyla Terrace (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Tan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hill Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hafod-Y-Mynydd (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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