Crime in Morgan Jones: statistics, rates and trends
895 crimes were recorded in Morgan Jones in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Morgan Jones at a glance
- Crime trends in Morgan Jones
- Types of crime in Morgan Jones
- Morgan Jones compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Morgan Jones
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morgan Jones
- Demographics of Morgan Jones
- Questions about crime in Morgan Jones
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (294), anti-social behaviour (198) and public order (99) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 893rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Morgan Jones | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 895 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.1 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,711 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Morgan Jones of any year here (895 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 895 | 116.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 885 | 114.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 885 | 114.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 839 | 108.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 649 | 84.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 678 | 87.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 776 | 100.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 660 | 85.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 646 | 83.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Morgan Jones recorded notably more public order (93% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (67% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (54% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (34% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 27 to 39 and anti-social behaviour rose from 153 to 198, while other theft fell from 52 to 33 and shoplifting fell from 105 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 38.1 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 25.7 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Public order | 99 | 12.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 8.7 | 8.5 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 5.1 | 5.0 | +44% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -37% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Morgan Jones; the highest is Van (185.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Penyrheol (74.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morgan Jones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van | 761 | 185.5 | +60% |
| Penyrheol | 939 | 74.4 | -36% |
| St Martins | 1,061 | 135.6 | +17% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 693 | 98.8 | -15% |
| Llanbradach | 451 | 103.7 | -11% |
| Aber Valley | 515 | 80.6 | -31% |
| Machen and Rudry | 458 | 86.5 | -25% |
| Ynysddu | 359 | 89.9 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Morgan Jones over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Mill Road | 40 |
| On or near Long Heath Close | 37 |
| On or near Acre Close | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 31 |
| On or near Bedwas Road | 30 |
| On or near Heol Cae Bach | 29 |
| On or near Pontygwindy Road | 28 |
Of the 697 crimes in Morgan Jones with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 210 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 19.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Morgan Jones has an estimated population of 7,711 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Morgan Jones average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Morgan Jones | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Morgan Jones a safe place to live?
Morgan Jones recorded 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 893rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Morgan Jones?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Morgan Jones going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morgan Jones was up 1% on the year before: 895 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 885 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Morgan Jones?
About 7,711 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Morgan Jones?
Morgan Jones 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.