Crime Rate in Pontllanfraith: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontllanfraith

The total recorded crimes in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontllanfraith crime rate of 6.10 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 Pontllanfraith, encompassing approximately 10,002 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pontllanfraith Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadmead with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Treowen Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pontllanfraith?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Pontllanfraith demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 697 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pontllanfraith witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Pontllanfraith experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 631 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pontllanfraith witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Pontllanfraith has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pontllanfraith Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pontllanfraith has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 6.10 ranking 11th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Pontllanfraith crimes were 697. The crime rate of Pontllanfraith in 2024 was 69.68 (year) or 5.81 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontllanfraith were around 631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.08 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontllanfraith)CrimesRank (Pontllanfraith)CrimesRank (Pontllanfraith)
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
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

Pontllanfraith Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 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 (10 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 202415
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 202521
January 202519
December 202428
November 202424
October 202422
September 202423
August 202421
July 202425
June 202448
May 202416

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202510
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pontllanfraith in May 2025

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

1. Broadmead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Treowen Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Commercial Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
5. St Sannan Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Woodland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. St Davids Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pen-Y-Mead (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Rhidan Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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