Crime Rate in St Cattwg: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Cattwg

The total recorded crimes in St Cattwg, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Cattwg crime rate of 10.95 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
St Cattwg Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 6
  • St Cattwg'S Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Edward Lewis with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Caerphilly.

    • 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 areas in the Caerphilly.

  • 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 July 2025 the St Cattwg has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 10.95 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Cattwg)CrimesRank (St Cattwg)CrimesRank (St Cattwg)
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 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
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

St Cattwg 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202531
May 202544
April 202525
March 202528
January 202537
December 202449
November 202437
October 202430
September 202448
August 202424

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
March 20252
January 20254
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 202511
March 202516
January 20253
December 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 202414
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
September 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
October 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
January 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations St Cattwg in July 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. St Cattwg'S Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Heol Edward Lewis (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Claerwen (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cardiff Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Pen-Y-Craig (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Woodfield Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Orchid Close (Map)
Total3
Robbery3

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