Crime Rate in New Tredegar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Tredegar

The total recorded crimes in New Tredegar, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Tredegar crime rate of 15.64 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 New Tredegar, encompassing approximately 2,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
New Tredegar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenfield with total crimes: 6
  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bedlwyn Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is New Tredegar?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, New Tredegar demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 657 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, New Tredegar recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, New Tredegar experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 670 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, New Tredegar witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Tredegar Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Tredegar has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 15.64 ranking 19th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total New Tredegar crimes were 657. The crime rate of New Tredegar in 2024 was 244.67 (year) or 20.39 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Tredegar were around 670 crimes with yearly crime rate of 249.52 (year) or 20.79 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Tredegar)CrimesRank (New Tredegar)CrimesRank (New Tredegar)
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
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

New Tredegar Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 202423
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202518
January 202526
December 202422
November 202416
October 202419
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 202424
May 202424

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations New Tredegar in May 2025

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

1. Greenfield (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Bedlwyn Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Jones Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Derlwyn Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Penrhyn Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bedwellty Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Birchgrove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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