Crime Rate in Ynysddu: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ynysddu

The total recorded crimes in Ynysddu, Caerphilly, UK in August 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ynysddu crime rate of 60.90 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 Ynysddu, encompassing approximately 541 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Ynysddu Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw Road with total crimes: 3
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ynysddu?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Ynysddu demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 402 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ynysddu recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Ynysddu had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 332 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ynysddu recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Ynysddu has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ynysddu Crime Statstics

In August 2025 the Ynysddu has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 60.90 ranking 26th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Ynysddu crimes were 402. The crime rate of Ynysddu in 2024 was 741.83 (year) or 61.82 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ynysddu were around 332 crimes with yearly crime rate of 612.66 (year) or 51.05 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ynysddu)CrimesRank (Ynysddu)CrimesRank (Ynysddu)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed150 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood120 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol95 41,103 4949 3
Crumlin108 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg78 6898 8871 4
Morgan Jones66 111,003 6847 5
St Martins66 121,008 5730 8
Pontllanfraith80 5697 14631 12
Cefn Fforest and Pengam46 20937 7763 7
Hengoed77 7687 17626 15
Aber Valley75 8688 16515 21
Risca West59 15780 10697 9
Van50 19791 9575 18
Twyn Carno74 9675 18679 10
Ystrad Mynach69 10761 12627 14
New Tredegar53 17657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer54 16771 11630 13
Risca East41 22718 13557 19
Bedwas and Trethomas63 13643 21579 17
Newbridge62 14693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn27 28658 19597 16
Machen and Rudry53 18431 24410 24
Abercarn45 21564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 25462 23413 23
Crosskeys41 23347 27342 25
Nelson38 24394 26296 28
Penmaen19 29313 28303 27
Argoed28 27264 29211 29
Gilfach19 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 31213 30167 31

Ynysddu Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202510
July 202516
June 20258
May 202510
April 20254
March 202512

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202513
July 202517
June 202519
May 20259
April 202520
March 202524

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Ynysddu in August 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Troed-Y-Rhiw Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Islwyn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Commercial Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Syndicate Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Nine Mile Point Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Islwyn Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pen-Y-Cwarel Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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