Crime Rate in Penmaen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penmaen

The total recorded crimes in Penmaen, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penmaen crime rate of 8.57 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 Penmaen, encompassing approximately 4,667 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penmaen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nant-Gau with total crimes: 10
  • Clos Y Gwesty with total crimes: 3
  • Maes Bengi with total crimes: 2

How safe is Penmaen?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Penmaen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 313 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penmaen recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Penmaen had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 303 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penmaen recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penmaen Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Penmaen has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 8.57 ranking 22th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Penmaen crimes were 313. The crime rate of Penmaen in 2024 was 67.06 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penmaen were around 303 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.91 (year) or 5.41 (month) ranking 27 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
Moriah and Pontlottyn62 15658 19597 16
Ynysddu51 19402 25332 26
Abercarn51 20564 22473 22
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

Penmaen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
January 202510
December 202412
November 202418
October 20249
September 202414
August 202412
July 202411
June 202422
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Penmaen in March 2025

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

1. Nant-Gau (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Clos Y Gwesty (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Maes Bengi (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cae'R Nant (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ashville (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodfield Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pen-Rhiw Bengi Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Markham Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pen-Deri Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cae'R Garreg (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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