Crime in Machen and Rudry: statistics, rates and trends
470 crimes were recorded in Machen and Rudry in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Machen and Rudry at a glance
- Crime trends in Machen and Rudry
- Types of crime in Machen and Rudry
- Machen and Rudry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Machen and Rudry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Machen and Rudry
- Population and deprivation in Machen and Rudry
- Questions about crime in Machen and Rudry
- About this data
470 crimes were recorded in Machen and Rudry in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 172 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Machen and Rudry has the 1,540th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Machen and Rudry | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 470 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.8 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,292 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Machen and Rudry was highest in the year to July 2021 (527 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (333). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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 | 470 | 88.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 441 | 83.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 386 | 72.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 395 | 74.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 406 | 76.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 527 | 99.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 490 | 92.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 357 | 67.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 333 | 62.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Machen and Rudry 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+54%) and public order (+27%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-89%) and vehicle crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 32.5 | 0.95 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 19.8 | 1.29 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 12.5 | 1.84 | +20% |
| Public order | 47 | 8.9 | 1.34 | +27% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.2 | 0.91 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -20% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -12% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.5 | 1.16 | -19% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.42 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -89% |
Violence and sexual offences in Machen and Rudry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Machen and Rudry recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Machen and Rudry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Machen and Rudry recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Machen and Rudry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Machen and Rudry recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Machen and Rudry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Machen and Rudry recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Machen and Rudry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Machen and Rudry recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Machen and Rudry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Machen and Rudry recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Machen and Rudry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Machen and Rudry recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Machen and Rudry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Machen and Rudry recorded 13 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Machen and Rudry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Machen and Rudry recorded 9 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 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Machen and Rudry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Machen and Rudry recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Machen and Rudry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Machen and Rudry recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Machen and Rudry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Machen and Rudry recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Machen and Rudry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Machen and Rudry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Machen and Rudry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 689 | 98.3 | +11% |
| Van | 745 | 181.6 | +104% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -5% |
| Crosskeys | 396 | 125.1 | +41% |
| Morgan Jones | 852 | 110.5 | +24% |
| Risca West | 533 | 105.3 | +19% |
| Risca East | 651 | 105.8 | +19% |
| Llanbradach | 435 | 100.0 | +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 Machen and Rudry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dickens Court | 66 |
| On or near Herrick Place | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Grays Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Penllwyn Lane | 35 |
| On or near Ty'N-Y-Coedcae | 26 |
| On or near Rhyd Y Gwern Isaf | 19 |
| On or near Gwaun Newydd | 17 |
| On or near Haldane Court | 14 |
| On or near Clos Guto | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Machen and Rudry 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 | 144 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 20.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 17.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Machen and Rudry has an estimated population of 5,292. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Machen and Rudry sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Machen and Rudry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.7% |
Is Machen and Rudry a safe place to live?
Machen and Rudry recorded 88.8 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 Machen and Rudry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Machen and Rudry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Machen and Rudry was up 7% on the year before: 470 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 441 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Machen and Rudry?
Machen and Rudry 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 Machen and Rudry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.