Crime Rate in Risca West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Risca West

The total recorded crimes in Risca West, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Risca West crime rate of 18.85 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Risca West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Fernlea with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Risca West has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 18.85 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed116 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood95 31,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol103 21,103 4949 3
Crumlin72 101,174 3803 6
St Cattwg68 11898 8871 4
St Martins86 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones56 171,003 6847 5
Hengoed78 6687 17626 15
Cefn Fforest and Pengam78 7937 7763 7
Twyn Carno75 8675 18679 10
Van64 13791 9575 18
Bedwas and Trethomas75 9643 21579 17
New Tredegar45 21657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 28771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith59 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach54 18761 12627 14
Aber Valley64 12688 16515 21
Risca East64 14718 13557 19
Newbridge39 23693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn62 15658 19597 16
Ynysddu51 19402 25332 26
Abercarn51 20564 22473 22
Penmaen40 22313 28303 27
Llanbradach39 24462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 25431 24410 24
Crosskeys30 27347 27342 25
Nelson35 26394 26296 28
Argoed27 29264 29211 29
Gilfach14 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 31213 30167 31

Risca West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
January 202522
December 202419
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 202425
July 202414
June 202428
May 202427
April 202416

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Fernlea (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Tredegar Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Ebbw Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
7. Llanarth Square (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Crescent Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Commercial Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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