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 March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moriah and Pontlottyn crime rate of 31.90 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Moriah and Pontlottyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edmund Street with total crimes: 5
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5
  • Benjamin Court with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Moriah and Pontlottyn has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 31.90 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed116 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood95 31,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol103 21,103 4949 3
Crumlin72 101,174 3803 6
St Cattwg68 11898 8871 4
St Martins86 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones56 171,003 6847 5
Risca West79 5780 10697 9
Hengoed78 6687 17626 15
Cefn Fforest and Pengam78 7937 7763 7
Twyn Carno75 8675 18679 10
Van64 13791 9575 18
Bedwas and Trethomas75 9643 21579 17
New Tredegar45 21657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 28771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith59 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach54 18761 12627 14
Aber Valley64 12688 16515 21
Risca East64 14718 13557 19
Newbridge39 23693 15523 20
Ynysddu51 19402 25332 26
Abercarn51 20564 22473 22
Penmaen40 22313 28303 27
Llanbradach39 24462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 25431 24410 24
Crosskeys30 27347 27342 25
Nelson35 26394 26296 28
Argoed27 29264 29211 29
Gilfach14 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 31213 30167 31

Moriah and Pontlottyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
January 202521
December 202413
November 202421
October 202421
September 202423
August 202415
July 202421
June 202448
May 202421
April 202420

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 202410
April 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 202410
April 202450

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Moriah and Pontlottyn in March 2025

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

1. Edmund Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Benjamin Court (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brynhyfrd (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Rhiw Pidwelt (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mount Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. B4256 (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brookfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Pen-Y-Cwm (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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