Crime Rate in Risca West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Risca West

The total recorded crimes in Risca West, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Risca West crime rate of 9.07 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Risca West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tredegar Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Ty-Isaf Park Villas with total crimes: 3
  • Ty-Isaf Park Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Risca West?

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.

Risca West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Risca West has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 9.07 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Risca West)CrimesRank (Risca West)CrimesRank (Risca West)
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
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
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

Risca West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 202523
January 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249
July 202414
June 202424
May 202421

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202518
March 202521
January 202522
December 202419
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 202425
July 202414
June 202428
May 202427

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20253
January 20251
December 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Risca West in May 2025

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

1. Tredegar Terrace (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Ty-Isaf Park Villas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Ty-Isaf Park Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Tredegar Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Ebbw Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Phillip Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. York Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Taylor Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Risca And Pontymister (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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