Crime Rate in Ystrad Mynach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ystrad Mynach

The total recorded crimes in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ystrad Mynach crime rate of 8.87 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 Ystrad Mynach, encompassing approximately 5,863 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Ystrad Mynach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winding Wheel Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Ynys Glyd Street with total crimes: 9
  • Police Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ystrad Mynach?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Ystrad Mynach reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 761 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ystrad Mynach witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Ystrad Mynach experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 627 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ystrad Mynach witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ystrad Mynach Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ystrad Mynach has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 8.87 ranking 18th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Ystrad Mynach crimes were 761. The crime rate of Ystrad Mynach in 2024 was 129.78 (year) or 10.82 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ystrad Mynach were around 627 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.93 (year) or 8.91 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ystrad Mynach)CrimesRank (Ystrad Mynach)CrimesRank (Ystrad Mynach)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed129 21,362 21,358 1
Blackwood144 11,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol106 31,103 4949 3
Crumlin71 71,174 3803 6
St Cattwg70 8898 8871 4
St Martins90 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones80 51,003 6847 5
Twyn Carno77 6675 18679 10
Cefn Fforest and Pengam59 12937 7763 7
Risca West38 21780 10697 9
Van55 16791 9575 18
Moriah and Pontlottyn67 9658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas63 10643 21579 17
New Tredegar42 19657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 26771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith61 11697 14631 12
Risca East31 25718 13557 19
Hengoed58 13687 17626 15
Aber Valley58 14688 16515 21
Newbridge57 15693 15523 20
Abercarn53 17564 22473 22
Llanbradach42 20462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 22431 24410 24
Penmaen36 23313 28303 27
Ynysddu35 24402 25332 26
Crosskeys17 29347 27342 25
Nelson22 27394 26296 28
Argoed21 28264 29211 29
Gilfach15 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 30213 30167 31

Ystrad Mynach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 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 (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 202521
January 202531
December 202425
November 202418
October 202420
September 202419
August 202418
July 202419
June 202450
May 202417

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20253
March 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 202411
August 20247
July 202416
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ystrad Mynach in May 2025

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

1. Winding Wheel Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ynys Glyd Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Central Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
6. Commercial Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Buttercup Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glen View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cyfford Y Rheilfford (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peregrine Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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