Crime Rate in Risca East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Risca East

The total recorded crimes in Risca East, Caerphilly, UK in August 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Risca East 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 Risca East, encompassing approximately 7,719 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Risca East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Cleveland Drive 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 August 2025 the Risca East has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 ranking 22th 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.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Risca East)CrimesRank (Risca East)CrimesRank (Risca East)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed150 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood120 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol95 41,103 4949 3
Crumlin108 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg78 6898 8871 4
Morgan Jones66 111,003 6847 5
St Martins66 121,008 5730 8
Pontllanfraith80 5697 14631 12
Cefn Fforest and Pengam46 20937 7763 7
Hengoed77 7687 17626 15
Aber Valley75 8688 16515 21
Risca West59 15780 10697 9
Van50 19791 9575 18
Twyn Carno74 9675 18679 10
Ystrad Mynach69 10761 12627 14
New Tredegar53 17657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer54 16771 11630 13
Bedwas and Trethomas63 13643 21579 17
Newbridge62 14693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn27 28658 19597 16
Machen and Rudry53 18431 24410 24
Abercarn45 21564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 25462 23413 23
Crosskeys41 23347 27342 25
Nelson38 24394 26296 28
Ynysddu33 26402 25332 26
Penmaen19 29313 28303 27
Argoed28 27264 29211 29
Gilfach19 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 31213 30167 31

Risca East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , 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 (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 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 (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20254
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20258
March 20258

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20256
July 202511
June 20259
May 20252
April 202513
March 202515

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202520
July 202531
June 202513
May 202512
April 202527
March 202525

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 202513

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Risca East in August 2025

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

1. Holly Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cleveland Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Preseli Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Gelli Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thistle Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rowan Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Brierley Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birch Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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