Crime Rate in St Martins: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Martins

The total recorded crimes in St Martins, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Martins crime rate of 5.70 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 Martins, encompassing approximately 15,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
St Martins Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cardiff Road with total crimes: 16
  • North View Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Clive Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Martins?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, St Martins reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 1,008 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Martins witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Martins experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 730 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Martins witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Martins Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Martins has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 4th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total St Martins crimes were 1,008. The crime rate of St Martins in 2024 was 66.80 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Martins were around 730 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.38 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking 8 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
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 Martins Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 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 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
January 202533
December 202444
November 202432
October 202425
September 202432
August 202434
July 202434
June 202454
May 202438
April 202435

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
January 20259
December 20244
November 202417
October 202415
September 202412
August 202418
July 202416
June 202420
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202418
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 202416
July 20241
June 202418
May 202411
April 202411

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 202410
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Martins in March 2025

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

1. Cardiff Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. North View Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
3. Clive Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Poplar Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cefn Carnau Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
6. Pentrebane Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Windsor Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beech Tree View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Hillside (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Rhymney Terrace (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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