Crime in Bedwas and Trethomas: statistics, rates and trends
689 crimes were recorded in Bedwas and Trethomas in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bedwas and Trethomas at a glance
- Crime trends in Bedwas and Trethomas
- Types of crime in Bedwas and Trethomas
- Bedwas and Trethomas compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bedwas and Trethomas
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bedwas and Trethomas
- Population and deprivation in Bedwas and Trethomas
- Questions about crime in Bedwas and Trethomas
- About this data
689 crimes were recorded in Bedwas and Trethomas in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.3 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 300 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bedwas and Trethomas has the 1,283rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bedwas and Trethomas | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 689 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.3 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,011 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bedwas and Trethomas was highest in the year to July 2025 (691 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (496). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 689 | 98.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 691 | 98.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 565 | 80.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 575 | 82.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 496 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 606 | 86.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 649 | 92.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 522 | 74.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 521 | 74.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bedwas and Trethomas 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 public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+13%) and other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 42.8 | 1.25 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 16.0 | 1.04 | -8% |
| Public order | 78 | 11.1 | 1.67 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 9.8 | 1.45 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 5.0 | 1.01 | +169% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +12% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +29% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.4 | 0.69 | +21% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.18 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -61% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bedwas and Trethomas
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bedwas and Trethomas
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bedwas and Trethomas
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bedwas and Trethomas
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bedwas and Trethomas
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 169% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bedwas and Trethomas
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bedwas and Trethomas
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bedwas and Trethomas
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bedwas and Trethomas
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bedwas and Trethomas
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bedwas and Trethomas
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bedwas and Trethomas
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bedwas and Trethomas
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bedwas and Trethomas, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bedwas and Trethomas.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedwas and Trethomas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van | 745 | 181.6 | +85% |
| Morgan Jones | 852 | 110.5 | +12% |
| Machen and Rudry | 470 | 88.8 | -10% |
| Llanbradach | 435 | 100.0 | +2% |
| Penyrheol | 971 | 76.9 | -22% |
| St Martins | 1,032 | 131.9 | +34% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -14% |
| Aber Valley | 548 | 85.8 | -13% |
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 Bedwas and Trethomas over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 50 |
| On or near Clos Pandy | 39 |
| On or near Coronation Street | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Stone Field Road | 30 |
| On or near Bryn Dolwen | 24 |
| On or near Pandy-Mawr Road | 24 |
| On or near Bryn Ffynnon | 20 |
| On or near The Bryn | 19 |
| On or near Llanfabon Drive | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bedwas and Trethomas 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 32.7% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 19.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 16.8% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 16.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
Bedwas and Trethomas has an estimated population of 7,011. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bedwas and Trethomas sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bedwas and Trethomas |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Bedwas and Trethomas a safe place to live?
Bedwas and Trethomas recorded 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bedwas and Trethomas?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Bedwas and Trethomas going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedwas and Trethomas was almost unchanged on the year before: 689 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 691 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bedwas and Trethomas?
Bedwas and Trethomas is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Bedwas and Trethomas. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.