Crime Rate in Penyrheol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penyrheol

The total recorded crimes in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, UK in January 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penyrheol crime rate of 0.05 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penyrheol Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Cwm Ifor with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the Penyrheol has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.05 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Penyrheol)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed2 21,362 21,358 1
BlackwoodNA NA1,417 11,169 2
Aber Valley3 1688 16515 21
CrumlinNA NA1,174 3803 6
Gilfach2 3157 31190 30
St CattwgNA NA898 8871 4
Nelson1 4394 26296 28
Morgan JonesNA NA1,003 6847 5
St MartinsNA NA1,008 5730 8
Llanbradach1 5462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry1 6431 24410 24
Cefn Fforest and PengamNA NA937 7763 7
Pontllanfraith1 8697 14631 12
Risca WestNA NA780 10697 9
Van1 10791 9575 18
Twyn Carno1 9675 18679 10
New TredegarNA NA657 20670 11
MaesycwmmerNA NA771 11630 13
Ystrad MynachNA NA761 12627 14
Risca EastNA NA718 13557 19
HengoedNA NA687 17626 15
NewbridgeNA NA693 15523 20
Moriah and PontlottynNA NA658 19597 16
Bedwas and TrethomasNA NA643 21579 17
AbercarnNA NA564 22473 22
CrosskeysNA NA347 27342 25
YnysdduNA NA402 25332 26
PenmaenNA NA313 28303 27
ArgoedNA NA264 29211 29
Darran ValleyNA NA213 30167 31

Penyrheol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In January 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In October 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

For August 2025 , 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 (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
August 202539
July 202541
June 202526
May 202539
April 202526
March 202537

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 202511
July 20258
June 202514
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202519
July 202511
June 202511
May 202516
April 202514
March 202518

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20257
July 20258
June 20251
May 202514
April 202512
March 202516

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20254
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Penyrheol in January 2026

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

1. Heol Cwm Ifor (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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