Crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
1,203 crimes were recorded in Blackwood, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackwood, Caerphilly
- Types of crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly
- Blackwood, Caerphilly compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackwood, Caerphilly
- Population and deprivation in Blackwood, Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly
- About this data
1,203 crimes were recorded in Blackwood, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 393 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackwood, Caerphilly has the 451st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackwood, Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,203 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.9 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,135 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,344 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (888). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 1,203 | 147.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,344 | 165.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,259 | 154.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,143 | 140.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,206 | 148.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 888 | 109.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,131 | 139.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,159 | 142.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,044 | 128.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 119 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackwood, Caerphilly 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+154%). The largest falls were in other theft (-41%) and shoplifting (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 393 | 48.3 | 1.41 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 31.1 | 2.03 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 16.2 | 2.39 | -1% |
| Public order | 120 | 14.8 | 2.22 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 12.2 | 1.47 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 7.5 | 1.52 | +154% |
| Burglary | 46 | 5.7 | 1.60 | +142% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -41% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.8 | 0.86 | +10% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.5 | 1.16 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.14 | -25% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.60 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 154% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 142% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 23 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 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blackwood, Caerphilly
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackwood, Caerphilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackwood, Caerphilly.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackwood, Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 833 | 112.6 | -24% |
| Penmaen | 336 | 58.8 | -60% |
| Pontllanfraith | 864 | 103.8 | -30% |
| Hengoed | 441 | 79.0 | -47% |
| St Cattwg | 607 | 82.8 | -44% |
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | 1,333 | 132.3 | -11% |
| Newbridge | 646 | 103.2 | -30% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 836 | 148.3 | +0% |
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 Blackwood, Caerphilly over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 238 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 165 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Apollo Way | 37 |
| On or near Parklands | 31 |
| On or near Parfitt Place | 30 |
| On or near Clos Yr Wyddfid | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Addison Street | 18 |
| On or near Pentwyn Avenue | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackwood, Caerphilly 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 | 340 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 253 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 13.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Blackwood, Caerphilly has an estimated population of 8,135. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackwood, Caerphilly sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackwood, Caerphilly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Blackwood, Caerphilly a safe place to live?
Blackwood, Caerphilly recorded 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Blackwood, Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (253).
Is crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackwood, Caerphilly was down 10% on the year before: 1,203 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,344 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackwood, Caerphilly?
Blackwood, Caerphilly 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 Blackwood, Caerphilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.