Crime Rate in Penyrheol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penyrheol

The total recorded crimes in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penyrheol crime rate of 4.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Penyrheol Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Close with total crimes: 10
  • Diamond Close with total crimes: 6
  • Heol-Y-Gogledd with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Penyrheol has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Penyrheol)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed148 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood109 21,417 11,169 2
Crumlin91 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg72 10898 8871 4
St Martins87 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones82 61,003 6847 5
Cefn Fforest and Pengam70 11937 7763 7
Newbridge80 7693 15523 20
Aber Valley74 8688 16515 21
Risca West65 14780 10697 9
Van61 17791 9575 18
Twyn Carno73 9675 18679 10
New Tredegar41 22657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer33 23771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith63 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach63 15761 12627 14
Hengoed67 12687 17626 15
Risca East66 13718 13557 19
Moriah and Pontlottyn60 18658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas55 19643 21579 17
Ynysddu46 20402 25332 26
Machen and Rudry43 21431 24410 24
Abercarn32 25564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 24462 23413 23
Crosskeys20 29347 27342 25
Nelson23 27394 26296 28
Penmaen25 26313 28303 27
Argoed22 28264 29211 29
Gilfach10 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 30213 30167 31

Penyrheol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 202516
April 202514
March 202518
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202415
September 202412
August 202421

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202526
May 202539
April 202526
March 202537
January 202548
December 202436
November 202447
October 202437
September 202438
August 202439

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 202514
April 202512
March 202516
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 202410
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Grange Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Diamond Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Heol-Y-Gogledd (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Heol Las (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Y Cilffordd (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Pentwyn Isaf Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bryn Ifor (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Cae Meillion (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
10. Penyffordd (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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