Crime Rate in Risca West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Risca West

The total recorded crimes in Risca West, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Risca West crime rate of 15.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Risca West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rifleman Street with total crimes: 5
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Risca West has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 15.51 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Risca West)CrimesRank (Risca West)CrimesRank (Risca West)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed148 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood109 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol86 51,103 4949 3
Crumlin91 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg72 10898 8871 4
St Martins87 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones82 61,003 6847 5
Cefn Fforest and Pengam70 11937 7763 7
Newbridge80 7693 15523 20
Aber Valley74 8688 16515 21
Van61 17791 9575 18
Twyn Carno73 9675 18679 10
New Tredegar41 22657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer33 23771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith63 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach63 15761 12627 14
Hengoed67 12687 17626 15
Risca East66 13718 13557 19
Moriah and Pontlottyn60 18658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas55 19643 21579 17
Ynysddu46 20402 25332 26
Machen and Rudry43 21431 24410 24
Abercarn32 25564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 24462 23413 23
Crosskeys20 29347 27342 25
Nelson23 27394 26296 28
Penmaen25 26313 28303 27
Argoed22 28264 29211 29
Gilfach10 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 30213 30167 31

Risca West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202522
May 20256
April 202515
March 202523
January 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202510
April 20254
March 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 20258
April 202518
March 202521
January 202522
December 202419
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 202425

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

High Crime Locations Risca West in July 2025

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

1. Rifleman Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
4. Ty-Isaf Park Circle (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Commercial Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Station Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ebbw Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Fernlea (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Ravenswood Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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