Crime Rate in Penmaen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penmaen

The total recorded crimes in Penmaen, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penmaen crime rate of 7.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Penmaen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Riverside Court with total crimes: 4
  • Tir-Berllan with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Caerphilly.

    • 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 areas in the Caerphilly.

  • 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 May 2025 the Penmaen has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 7.71 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penmaen)CrimesRank (Penmaen)CrimesRank (Penmaen)
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
Newbridge57 15693 15523 20
Abercarn53 17564 22473 22
Llanbradach42 20462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 22431 24410 24
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

Penmaen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202521
January 202510
December 202412
November 202418
October 20249
September 202414
August 202412
July 202411
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Riverside Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Tir-Berllan (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashville (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Rhiw Syr Dafydd Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Foxes Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Nant-Gau (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Millers Wood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Penywaun Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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