Crime Rate in Penyrheol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penyrheol

The total recorded crimes in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penyrheol crime rate of 5.16 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 Penyrheol, encompassing approximately 19,966 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penyrheol Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cae Meillion with total crimes: 8
  • Bryn Heulog with total crimes: 6
  • Heol-Y-Gogledd with total crimes: 5

How safe is Penyrheol?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Penyrheol reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 1,103 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penyrheol witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Penyrheol experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 949 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penyrheol witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Penyrheol has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Penyrheol Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Penyrheol has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 5.16 ranking 2th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Penyrheol crimes were 1,103. The crime rate of Penyrheol in 2024 was 55.24 (year) or 4.60 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penyrheol were around 949 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.53 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Penmaen40 22313 28303 27
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

Penyrheol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

In February 2025, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
January 202548
December 202436
November 202447
October 202437
September 202438
August 202439
July 202433
June 202456
May 202437
April 202447

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202415
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 202418
May 202422
April 202412

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 202420
April 20248

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20249
August 202414
July 202412
June 202412
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 202410
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
April 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Penyrheol in March 2025

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

1. Cae Meillion (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Bryn Heulog (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Heol-Y-Gogledd (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Pentwyn (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bryntirion (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Bowls Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Heol Fawr (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. White Cross Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bryn Owain (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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