The total recorded crimes in Risca West, Caerphilly, UK in August 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Risca West crime rate of 14.08 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 West, encompassing approximately 4,191 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Risca West, we need to analyze Risca West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Caerphilly:
In 2024, Risca West reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 780 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Risca West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.
In 2023, Risca West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 697 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Risca West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Risca West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In August 2025 the Risca West has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 14.08 ranking 15th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK
In 2024, the total Risca West crimes were 780. The crime rate of Risca West in 2024 was 186.08 (year) or 15.51 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.
In 2023, the total crimes in Risca West were around 697 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.28 (year) or 13.86 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.
| Area | August 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Risca West) | Crimes | Rank (Risca West) | Crimes | Rank (Risca West) | |
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | 150 | 1 | 1,362 | 2 | 1,358 | 1 |
| Blackwood | 120 | 2 | 1,417 | 1 | 1,169 | 2 |
| Penyrheol | 95 | 4 | 1,103 | 4 | 949 | 3 |
| Crumlin | 108 | 3 | 1,174 | 3 | 803 | 6 |
| St Cattwg | 78 | 6 | 898 | 8 | 871 | 4 |
| Morgan Jones | 66 | 11 | 1,003 | 6 | 847 | 5 |
| St Martins | 66 | 12 | 1,008 | 5 | 730 | 8 |
| Pontllanfraith | 80 | 5 | 697 | 14 | 631 | 12 |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 46 | 20 | 937 | 7 | 763 | 7 |
| Hengoed | 77 | 7 | 687 | 17 | 626 | 15 |
| Aber Valley | 75 | 8 | 688 | 16 | 515 | 21 |
| Van | 50 | 19 | 791 | 9 | 575 | 18 |
| Twyn Carno | 74 | 9 | 675 | 18 | 679 | 10 |
| Ystrad Mynach | 69 | 10 | 761 | 12 | 627 | 14 |
| New Tredegar | 53 | 17 | 657 | 20 | 670 | 11 |
| Maesycwmmer | 54 | 16 | 771 | 11 | 630 | 13 |
| Risca East | 41 | 22 | 718 | 13 | 557 | 19 |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 63 | 13 | 643 | 21 | 579 | 17 |
| Newbridge | 62 | 14 | 693 | 15 | 523 | 20 |
| Moriah and Pontlottyn | 27 | 28 | 658 | 19 | 597 | 16 |
| Machen and Rudry | 53 | 18 | 431 | 24 | 410 | 24 |
| Abercarn | 45 | 21 | 564 | 22 | 473 | 22 |
| Llanbradach | 33 | 25 | 462 | 23 | 413 | 23 |
| Crosskeys | 41 | 23 | 347 | 27 | 342 | 25 |
| Nelson | 38 | 24 | 394 | 26 | 296 | 28 |
| Ynysddu | 33 | 26 | 402 | 25 | 332 | 26 |
| Penmaen | 19 | 29 | 313 | 28 | 303 | 27 |
| Argoed | 28 | 27 | 264 | 29 | 211 | 29 |
| Gilfach | 19 | 30 | 157 | 31 | 190 | 30 |
| Darran Valley | 15 | 31 | 213 | 30 | 167 | 31 |
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).
In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 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 Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 13 |
| July 2025 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 23 |
A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 22 |
| July 2025 | 23 |
| June 2025 | 19 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 18 |
| March 2025 | 21 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Risca West postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |