Crime in Caerphilly district: statistics, rates and trends

18,746 crimes were recorded in Caerphilly district in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 7,237 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Caerphilly district has the 85th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Caerphilly district was highest in the year to July 2026 (18,746 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (15,760). Over the whole period it rose 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Caerphilly district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, public order.

The largest increases were in robbery (+67%) and vehicle crime (+55%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-52%) and shoplifting (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Caerphilly district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Caerphilly district recorded 7,237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Caerphilly district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Caerphilly district recorded 3,474 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Caerphilly district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Caerphilly district recorded 1,949 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Caerphilly district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Caerphilly district recorded 1,877 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Caerphilly district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Caerphilly district recorded 1,001 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Caerphilly district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Caerphilly district recorded 769 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Caerphilly district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Caerphilly district recorded 665 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Caerphilly district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Caerphilly district recorded 489 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Caerphilly district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Caerphilly district recorded 479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Caerphilly district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Caerphilly district recorded 450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Caerphilly district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Caerphilly district recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Caerphilly district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Caerphilly district recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Caerphilly district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Caerphilly district recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Caerphilly district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Caerphilly district recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Caerphilly district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Caerphilly district.

62 areas within Caerphilly district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rhymney had the highest rate (182.8 per 1,000) and Pen-pedair-heol the lowest (41.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Caerphilly district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Caerphilly district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Caerphilly district has an estimated population of 176,865. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Caerphilly district sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Caerphilly district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.