Crime Rate in Newbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbridge

The total recorded crimes in Newbridge, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbridge crime rate of 2.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Newbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coed Duon View with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bryngwyn Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Newbridge has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbridge)CrimesRank (Newbridge)CrimesRank (Newbridge)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed148 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood109 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol86 51,103 4949 3
Crumlin91 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg72 10898 8871 4
St Martins87 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones82 61,003 6847 5
Cefn Fforest and Pengam70 11937 7763 7
Aber Valley74 8688 16515 21
Risca West65 14780 10697 9
Van61 17791 9575 18
Twyn Carno73 9675 18679 10
New Tredegar41 22657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer33 23771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith63 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach63 15761 12627 14
Hengoed67 12687 17626 15
Risca East66 13718 13557 19
Moriah and Pontlottyn60 18658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas55 19643 21579 17
Ynysddu46 20402 25332 26
Machen and Rudry43 21431 24410 24
Abercarn32 25564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 24462 23413 23
Crosskeys20 29347 27342 25
Nelson23 27394 26296 28
Penmaen25 26313 28303 27
Argoed22 28264 29211 29
Gilfach10 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 30213 30167 31

Newbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202523
May 202517
April 202519
March 202511
January 202522
December 202423
November 202414
October 202417
September 202429
August 202414

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20254
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20255
April 202512
March 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Newbridge in July 2025

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

1. Coed Duon View (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Bryngwyn Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Field'S Park Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Victoria Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Greenfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queens Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Pant Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Old Pant Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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