Crime in Crosskeys: statistics, rates and trends
383 crimes were recorded in Crosskeys in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crosskeys at a glance
- Crime trends in Crosskeys
- Types of crime in Crosskeys
- Crosskeys compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crosskeys
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crosskeys
- Demographics of Crosskeys
- Questions about crime in Crosskeys
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (133), violence and sexual offences (110) and public order (36) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 810th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Crosskeys | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 383 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.0 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,166 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Crosskeys of any year here (383 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 91%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 383 | 121.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 306 | 96.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 317 | 100.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 360 | 113.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 289 | 91.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 374 | 118.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 291 | 91.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 224 | 70.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 201 | 63.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crosskeys recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.7 times the national rate), public order (71% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 73 to 133 and criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 42.0 | 15.4 | +82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 34.7 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Public order | 36 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 6.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 5.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Crosskeys has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crosskeys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercarn | 501 | 92.1 | -24% |
| Risca West | 549 | 108.4 | -10% |
| Risca East | 661 | 107.4 | -11% |
| Ynysddu | 359 | 89.9 | -26% |
| Machen and Rudry | 458 | 86.5 | -28% |
| Newbridge | 639 | 102.0 | -16% |
| Pontllanfraith | 870 | 104.5 | -14% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 693 | 98.8 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Crosskeys over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gladstone Street” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gladstone Street | 38 |
| On or near Carlton Terrace | 35 |
| On or near Risca Road | 26 |
| On or near Greenmeadow Drive | 22 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Crosskeys | 16 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 16 |
| On or near Blackvein Road | 15 |
| On or near Waunfawr Park Road | 15 |
| On or near Woodward Road | 15 |
Of the 250 crimes in Crosskeys with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 133 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 8.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Crosskeys has an estimated population of 3,166 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crosskeys average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crosskeys | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Crosskeys a safe place to live?
Crosskeys recorded 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 810th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and public order.
What is the most common crime in Crosskeys?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (110).
Is crime in Crosskeys going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crosskeys was up 25% on the year before: 383 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 306 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crosskeys?
About 3,166 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crosskeys?
Crosskeys is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.