Crime Rate in Newbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbridge

The total recorded crimes in Newbridge, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbridge crime rate of 1.77 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Newbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cwrt Tynewydd with total crimes: 4
  • Queens Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pant Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newbridge?

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.

Newbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newbridge has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 15th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbridge)CrimesRank (Newbridge)CrimesRank (Newbridge)
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
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
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

Newbridge 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 (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).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202511
January 202522
December 202423
November 202414
October 202417
September 202429
August 202414
July 202422
June 202432
May 202426

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20259
January 202517
December 20244
November 202411
October 202431
September 202411
August 202413
July 202427
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
August 20242
June 202410

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newbridge in May 2025

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

1. Cwrt Tynewydd (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Queens Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pant Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ashfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. North Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Pennar Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
8. White Hart Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Halls Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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