Crime Rate in Ystrad Mynach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ystrad Mynach

The total recorded crimes in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ystrad Mynach crime rate of 10.74 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Ystrad Mynach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Ynys Glyd Street with total crimes: 9
  • Coed-Yr-Haf with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Ystrad Mynach has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 10.74 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ystrad Mynach)CrimesRank (Ystrad Mynach)CrimesRank (Ystrad Mynach)
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 Cattwg72 10898 8871 4
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
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

Ystrad Mynach 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202521
May 202514
April 202520
March 202521
January 202531
December 202425
November 202418
October 202420
September 202419
August 202418

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 202510
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202516
April 20253
March 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Ystrad Mynach in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ynys Glyd Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Coed-Yr-Haf (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Avenue Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft1
5. Buttercup Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Commercial Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bedwlwyn Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Winding Wheel Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Central Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oakfield Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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