Crime Rate in Ynysddu: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ynysddu

The total recorded crimes in Ynysddu, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ynysddu crime rate of 94.11 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Ynysddu Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ynysddu has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 94.11 ranking 19th 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.

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
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
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

Ynysddu Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 20249
October 202410
September 20248
August 202419
July 202417
June 202414
May 202414
April 20245

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202412
August 202414
July 202410
June 202422
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ynysddu in March 2025

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

1. Oak Grove (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
3. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glannant Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Islwyn Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glanhowy Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Pen-Y-Cwarel Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Commercial Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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