Crime Rate in Risca East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Risca East

The total recorded crimes in Risca East, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Risca East crime rate of 4.02 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 Risca East, encompassing approximately 7,719 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Risca East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Manor Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Risca East?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Risca East reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 718 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Risca East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Risca East had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 557 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Risca East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Risca East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Risca East has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.02 ranking 25th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Risca East crimes were 718. The crime rate of Risca East in 2024 was 93.01 (year) or 7.75 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Risca East were around 557 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.15 (year) or 6.01 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Risca East)CrimesRank (Risca East)CrimesRank (Risca East)
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
Pontllanfraith61 11697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach52 18761 12627 14
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

Risca East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202527
March 202525
January 202522
December 202423
November 202413
October 202422
September 202427
August 202420
July 202417
June 202452
May 202427

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202513
March 202515
January 20257
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412
July 202411
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202513
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Risca East in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Rowan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Manor Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Holly Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Forsythia Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Machen Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Priory Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gelli Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Vale View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Gelli Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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