Crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
590 crimes were recorded in New Tredegar, Caerphilly in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly at a glance
- Crime trends in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
- Types of crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
- New Tredegar, Caerphilly compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
- Demographics of New Tredegar, Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (226), anti-social behaviour (113) and criminal damage and arson (70) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 733rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | New Tredegar, Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 590 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.2 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,639 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly peaked in the year to August 2019 (762 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (542). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 590 | 127.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 542 | 116.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 646 | 139.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 626 | 134.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 626 | 134.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 724 | 156.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 713 | 153.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 762 | 164.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 670 | 144.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded notably more other crime (2.7 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate) and public order (2.1 times the national rate).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 48.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 24.4 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 15.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 65 | 14.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 7.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 26 | 5.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than New Tredegar, Caerphilly; the highest is Moriah and Pontlottyn (152.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Penmaen (63.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Tredegar, Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | 1,319 | 130.9 | +3% |
| Moriah and Pontlottyn | 938 | 152.0 | +19% |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 881 | 119.0 | -6% |
| St Cattwg | 605 | 82.5 | -35% |
| Blackwood | 1,212 | 149.0 | +17% |
| Penmaen | 361 | 63.2 | -50% |
| Crumlin | 425 | 73.1 | -42% |
| Hengoed | 429 | 76.9 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in New Tredegar, Caerphilly over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Jones Street” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jones Street | 54 |
| On or near Birchgrove | 37 |
| On or near Bedlwyn Road | 36 |
| On or near Penrhyn Terrace | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Greenfield | 33 |
| On or near School Street | 29 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 26 |
| On or near Jubilee Road | 25 |
| On or near Fernhill Terrace | 18 |
Of the 477 crimes in New Tredegar, Caerphilly with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 18.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
New Tredegar, Caerphilly has an estimated population of 4,639 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Tredegar, Caerphilly average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | New Tredegar, Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.5% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is New Tredegar, Caerphilly a safe place to live?
New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 733rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly was up 9% on the year before: 590 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 542 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Tredegar, Caerphilly?
About 4,639 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Tredegar, Caerphilly?
New Tredegar, Caerphilly 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.