Crime in Crumlin: statistics, rates and trends
452 crimes were recorded in Crumlin in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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452 crimes were recorded in Crumlin in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 192 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crumlin has the 1,933rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crumlin | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 452 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,810 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crumlin was highest in the year to July 2024 (463 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (326). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 452 | 77.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 449 | 77.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 463 | 79.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 399 | 68.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 377 | 64.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 406 | 69.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 384 | 66.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 336 | 57.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 326 | 56.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crumlin 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-23%) and public order (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 33.0 | 0.97 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 7.2 | 1.07 | +11% |
| Public order | 42 | 7.2 | 1.09 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +100% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.5 | 1.27 | +160% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.0 | 0.62 | -12% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.1 | 1.47 | +20% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crumlin
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crumlin recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crumlin
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crumlin recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crumlin
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crumlin recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crumlin
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crumlin recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crumlin
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crumlin recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crumlin
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crumlin recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crumlin
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crumlin recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crumlin
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crumlin recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crumlin
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crumlin recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crumlin
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crumlin recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crumlin
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crumlin recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crumlin
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crumlin recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crumlin, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crumlin.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crumlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 646 | 103.2 | +33% |
| Penmaen | 336 | 58.8 | -24% |
| Blackwood | 1,203 | 147.9 | +90% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | +16% |
| Pontllanfraith | 864 | 103.8 | +33% |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 833 | 112.6 | +45% |
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | 1,333 | 132.3 | +70% |
| Hengoed | 441 | 79.0 | +2% |
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 Crumlin over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 33 |
| On or near Kendon Road | 18 |
| On or near Philip Street | 18 |
| On or near Valley View | 17 |
| On or near Oakland Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Parc Bevin | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Trinant Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Whitethorne Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crumlin 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 | 158 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 13.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Crumlin has an estimated population of 5,810. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crumlin sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crumlin |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.5% |
Is Crumlin a safe place to live?
Crumlin recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Crumlin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Crumlin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crumlin was almost unchanged on the year before: 452 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 449 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crumlin?
Crumlin 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 Crumlin. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.