Crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
435 crimes were recorded in Llanbradach, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly at a glance
- Crime trends in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
- Types of crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
- Llanbradach, Caerphilly compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
- Population and deprivation in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
- About this data
435 crimes were recorded in Llanbradach, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 162 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llanbradach, Caerphilly has the 1,235th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llanbradach, Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 435 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.0 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,348 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly was highest in the year to July 2026 (435 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (325). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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 | 435 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 414 | 95.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 404 | 92.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 401 | 92.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 325 | 74.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 389 | 89.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 431 | 99.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 325 | 74.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 328 | 75.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llanbradach, 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 criminal damage and arson, public order, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+26%). The largest falls were in public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 37.3 | 1.09 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 14.9 | 0.97 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 13.3 | 1.97 | +26% |
| Public order | 50 | 11.5 | 1.73 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +53% |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.8 | 0.76 | +5% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.9 | 1.20 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 3.0 | 3.08 | +117% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -8% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 11 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 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Llanbradach, Caerphilly
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Llanbradach, Caerphilly 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llanbradach, Caerphilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llanbradach, Caerphilly.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llanbradach, Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Jones | 852 | 110.5 | +10% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 689 | 98.3 | -2% |
| Penyrheol | 971 | 76.9 | -23% |
| Aber Valley | 548 | 85.8 | -14% |
| Van | 745 | 181.6 | +81% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -16% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 836 | 148.3 | +48% |
| St Martins | 1,032 | 131.9 | +32% |
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 Llanbradach, Caerphilly over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Central Street | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Oakfield Street | 29 |
| On or near Wingfield Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Oak Terrace | 24 |
| On or near New Street | 20 |
| On or near Cae Du Mawr | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Bluebell View | 16 |
| On or near Clos-Y-Cedr | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llanbradach, 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 | 154 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 16.8% |
| Not recorded | 65 | 14.9% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Llanbradach, Caerphilly has an estimated population of 4,348. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llanbradach, Caerphilly sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llanbradach, Caerphilly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Llanbradach, Caerphilly a safe place to live?
Llanbradach, Caerphilly recorded 100.0 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 Llanbradach, Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llanbradach, Caerphilly was up 5% on the year before: 435 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 414 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llanbradach, Caerphilly?
Llanbradach, 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 Llanbradach, Caerphilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.