Crime Rate in Penyrheol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penyrheol

The total recorded crimes in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penyrheol crime rate of 5.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Penyrheol Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowls Close with total crimes: 6
  • Druids Close with total crimes: 5
  • Y Cilffordd 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 areas in the Caerphilly.

    • 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 areas in the Caerphilly.

  • 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 May 2025 the Penyrheol has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Penyrheol)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed129 21,362 21,358 1
Blackwood144 11,417 11,169 2
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
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

Penyrheol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 473 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202526
March 202537
January 202548
December 202436
November 202447
October 202437
September 202438
August 202439
July 202433
June 202456
May 202437

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202518
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202415
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 202418
May 202422

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202516
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 202420

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20249
August 202414
July 202412
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 202410
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20253
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Penyrheol in May 2025

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

1. Bowls Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Druids Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Y Cilffordd (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. First Avenue (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Heol-Y-Gogledd (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Grange Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Rhiw Fach (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Mill Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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