Crime Rate in Risca East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Risca East

The total recorded crimes in Risca East, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Risca East crime rate of 8.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Risca East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thistle Way with total crimes: 24
  • Forsythia Close with total crimes: 5
  • Elm Drive with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Risca East has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 8.55 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Risca East)CrimesRank (Risca East)CrimesRank (Risca East)
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
Risca West65 14780 10697 9
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
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 East 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 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).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202513
May 202512
April 202527
March 202525
January 202522
December 202423
November 202413
October 202422
September 202427
August 202420

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20258
March 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20252
April 202513
March 202515
January 20257
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 202513
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Risca East in July 2025

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

1. Thistle Way (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Forsythia Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
3. Elm Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Arran Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Quantock Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Holly Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rowan Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Twm Barlwm Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Cleveland Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Channel View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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