Crime Rate in St Cattwg: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Cattwg

The total recorded crimes in St Cattwg, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Cattwg crime rate of 10.34 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 St Cattwg, encompassing approximately 6,574 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-24.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
St Cattwg Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Wallis Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Hanbury Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Cattwg?

To understand the safety of St Cattwg, we need to analyze St Cattwg crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, St Cattwg reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 898 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Cattwg witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Cattwg experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 871 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Cattwg witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, St Cattwg has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St Cattwg Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Cattwg has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 10.34 ranking 11th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total St Cattwg crimes were 898. The crime rate of St Cattwg in 2024 was 136.60 (year) or 11.38 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Cattwg were around 871 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.49 (year) or 11.04 (month) ranking 4 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 Martins86 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones56 171,003 6847 5
Risca West79 5780 10697 9
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

St Cattwg Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 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 (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
January 202537
December 202449
November 202437
October 202430
September 202448
August 202424
July 202421
June 202474
May 202422
April 202439

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
January 20253
December 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 202414
September 202414
August 202412
July 202412
June 202430
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
November 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
July 20246
May 20246

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations St Cattwg in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Wallis Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Hanbury Street (Map)
Total6
Public order6
4. Clos Cae Mawr (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Claerwen (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Tai'R-Heol (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Pwll Yr Allt (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Clos Mynach (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Beatty Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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