Crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn: statistics, rates and trends
903 crimes were recorded in Moriah and Pontlottyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn at a glance
- Crime trends in Moriah and Pontlottyn
- Types of crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn
- Moriah and Pontlottyn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moriah and Pontlottyn
- Population and deprivation in Moriah and Pontlottyn
- Questions about crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn
- About this data
903 crimes were recorded in Moriah and Pontlottyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 328 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moriah and Pontlottyn has the 469th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moriah and Pontlottyn | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 903 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.3 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,173 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,058 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (819). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 903 | 146.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 993 | 160.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 975 | 157.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 819 | 132.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 849 | 137.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,058 | 171.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 944 | 152.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 958 | 155.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 877 | 142.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moriah and Pontlottyn 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+43%) and burglary (+20%). The largest falls were in other theft (-48%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 53.1 | 1.55 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 20.7 | 1.35 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 19.0 | 2.79 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 13.9 | 2.83 | +43% |
| Public order | 70 | 11.3 | 1.71 | -24% |
| Burglary | 61 | 9.9 | 2.79 | +20% |
| Other theft | 37 | 6.0 | 0.94 | -48% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.7 | 1.14 | -23% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.7 | 1.76 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.6 | 2.67 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.1 | 0.14 | -53% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.48 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 4 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moriah and Pontlottyn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 3 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moriah and Pontlottyn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moriah and Pontlottyn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moriah and Pontlottyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tredegar | 583 | 125.7 | -14% |
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | 1,333 | 132.3 | -10% |
| St Cattwg | 607 | 82.8 | -43% |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 833 | 112.6 | -23% |
| Blackwood | 1,203 | 147.9 | +1% |
| Penmaen | 336 | 58.8 | -60% |
| Nelson | 344 | 78.6 | -46% |
| Hengoed | 441 | 79.0 | -46% |
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 Moriah and Pontlottyn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nursery Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Queen Street | 40 |
| On or near Tan-Y-Bryn | 37 |
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Bryn-Teg Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Barkley Street | 30 |
| On or near B4257 | 28 |
| On or near Brynhyfrd | 28 |
| On or near Heol Aneurin Bevan | 26 |
| On or near Mount Street | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moriah and Pontlottyn 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 | 295 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 13.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.6% |
Moriah and Pontlottyn has an estimated population of 6,173. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moriah and Pontlottyn sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moriah and Pontlottyn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% |
| Social rented homes | 29.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.6% |
Is Moriah and Pontlottyn a safe place to live?
Moriah and Pontlottyn recorded 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Moriah and Pontlottyn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moriah and Pontlottyn was down 9% on the year before: 903 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 993 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moriah and Pontlottyn?
Moriah and Pontlottyn 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 Moriah and Pontlottyn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.