Crime in Morgan Jones: statistics, rates and trends
852 crimes were recorded in Morgan Jones in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Morgan Jones
- Questions about crime in Morgan Jones
- About this data
852 crimes were recorded in Morgan Jones in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 284 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Morgan Jones has the 1,008th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Morgan Jones | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 852 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.5 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,711 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Morgan Jones was highest in the year to July 2025 (920 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (624). 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 | 852 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 920 | 119.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 862 | 111.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 829 | 107.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 652 | 84.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 677 | 87.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 789 | 102.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 624 | 80.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 642 | 83.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Morgan Jones 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+50%). The largest falls were in other theft (-38%) and shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 36.8 | 1.08 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 22.4 | 1.46 | +4% |
| Public order | 98 | 12.7 | 1.91 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 10.4 | 1.53 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 8.6 | 1.03 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 5.1 | 1.03 | +50% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -38% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -17% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -23% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 1.04 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.67 | -44% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Morgan Jones
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morgan Jones recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Morgan Jones
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morgan Jones recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Morgan Jones
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morgan Jones recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Morgan Jones
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morgan Jones recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Morgan Jones
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Morgan Jones recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Morgan Jones
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morgan Jones recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Morgan Jones
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morgan Jones recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Morgan Jones
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morgan Jones recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Morgan Jones
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morgan Jones recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Morgan Jones
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morgan Jones recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Morgan Jones
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morgan Jones recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Morgan Jones
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Morgan Jones recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Morgan Jones
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morgan Jones recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Morgan Jones
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Morgan Jones recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Morgan Jones, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Morgan Jones.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morgan Jones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van | 745 | 181.6 | +64% |
| Penyrheol | 971 | 76.9 | -30% |
| St Martins | 1,032 | 131.9 | +19% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 689 | 98.3 | -11% |
| Llanbradach | 435 | 100.0 | -9% |
| Aber Valley | 548 | 85.8 | -22% |
| Machen and Rudry | 470 | 88.8 | -20% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -24% |
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 Morgan Jones over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Heol Cae Bach | 38 |
| On or near Mill Road | 38 |
| On or near Acre Close | 33 |
| On or near Long Heath Close | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Heol Cae Celynnen | 27 |
| On or near Bedwas Road | 26 |
| On or near Pontygwindy Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morgan Jones 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 | 236 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 195 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 173 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 16.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Morgan Jones has an estimated population of 7,711. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morgan Jones sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Morgan Jones |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Morgan Jones a safe place to live?
Morgan Jones recorded 110.5 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 Morgan Jones?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Morgan Jones going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morgan Jones was down 7% on the year before: 852 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 920 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Morgan Jones?
Morgan Jones 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 Morgan Jones. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.