The total recorded crimes in Newbridge, Caerphilly, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbridge crime rate of 0.03 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 Newbridge, encompassing approximately 32,256 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Newbridge, we need to analyze Newbridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Caerphilly:
In 2024, Newbridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 693 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbridge witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.
In 2023, Newbridge had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 523 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newbridge recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Newbridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Newbridge crimes were 693. The crime rate of Newbridge in 2024 was 21.48 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.
In 2023, the total crimes in Newbridge were around 523 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.21 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Newbridge) | Crimes | Rank (Newbridge) | Crimes | Rank (Newbridge) | |
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | NA | NA | 1,362 | 2 | 1,358 | 1 |
| Blackwood | NA | NA | 1,417 | 1 | 1,169 | 2 |
| Penyrheol | NA | NA | 1,103 | 4 | 949 | 3 |
| Crumlin | NA | NA | 1,174 | 3 | 803 | 6 |
| St Cattwg | NA | NA | 898 | 8 | 871 | 4 |
| Morgan Jones | NA | NA | 1,003 | 6 | 847 | 5 |
| St Martins | NA | NA | 1,008 | 5 | 730 | 8 |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | NA | NA | 937 | 7 | 763 | 7 |
| Risca West | NA | NA | 780 | 10 | 697 | 9 |
| Van | NA | NA | 791 | 9 | 575 | 18 |
| Twyn Carno | NA | NA | 675 | 18 | 679 | 10 |
| New Tredegar | NA | NA | 657 | 20 | 670 | 11 |
| Maesycwmmer | NA | NA | 771 | 11 | 630 | 13 |
| Pontllanfraith | NA | NA | 697 | 14 | 631 | 12 |
| Ystrad Mynach | NA | NA | 761 | 12 | 627 | 14 |
| Risca East | NA | NA | 718 | 13 | 557 | 19 |
| Hengoed | NA | NA | 687 | 17 | 626 | 15 |
| Moriah and Pontlottyn | NA | NA | 658 | 19 | 597 | 16 |
| Aber Valley | NA | NA | 688 | 16 | 515 | 21 |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | NA | NA | 643 | 21 | 579 | 17 |
| Abercarn | NA | NA | 564 | 22 | 473 | 22 |
| Llanbradach | NA | NA | 462 | 23 | 413 | 23 |
| Machen and Rudry | NA | NA | 431 | 24 | 410 | 24 |
| Crosskeys | NA | NA | 347 | 27 | 342 | 25 |
| Ynysddu | NA | NA | 402 | 25 | 332 | 26 |
| Nelson | NA | NA | 394 | 26 | 296 | 28 |
| Penmaen | NA | NA | 313 | 28 | 303 | 27 |
| Argoed | NA | NA | 264 | 29 | 211 | 29 |
| Gilfach | NA | NA | 157 | 31 | 190 | 30 |
| Darran Valley | NA | NA | 213 | 30 | 167 | 31 |
In February 2026, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 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 Public order (12 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
| July 2025 | 28 |
| June 2025 | 23 |
| May 2025 | 17 |
| April 2025 | 19 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 17 |
| July 2025 | 17 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 14 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newbridge postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |