Crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
583 crimes were recorded in New Tredegar, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
- About this data
583 crimes were recorded in New Tredegar, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than 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 221 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, New Tredegar, Caerphilly has the 745th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Tredegar, Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 583 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.7 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,639 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly was highest in the year to July 2019 (770 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (543). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 583 | 125.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 543 | 117.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 635 | 136.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 630 | 135.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 631 | 136.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 723 | 155.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 716 | 154.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 770 | 166.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 675 | 145.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Tredegar, Caerphilly 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, public order.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 47.6 | 1.39 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 26.1 | 1.70 | +2% |
| Public order | 66 | 14.2 | 2.14 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 13.4 | 1.97 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 7.3 | 1.49 | +100% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +80% |
| Other crime | 24 | 5.2 | 2.45 | +33% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.4 | 0.98 | -11% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.67 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 8 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 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Tredegar, Caerphilly
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to New Tredegar, Caerphilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Tredegar, Caerphilly.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Tredegar, Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | 1,333 | 132.3 | +5% |
| Moriah and Pontlottyn | 903 | 146.3 | +16% |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 833 | 112.6 | -10% |
| St Cattwg | 607 | 82.8 | -34% |
| Blackwood | 1,203 | 147.9 | +18% |
| Penmaen | 336 | 58.8 | -53% |
| Crumlin | 452 | 77.8 | -38% |
| Hengoed | 441 | 79.0 | -37% |
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 New Tredegar, Caerphilly over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jones Street | 54 |
| On or near Birchgrove | 38 |
| On or near Bedlwyn Road | 36 |
| On or near Penrhyn Terrace | 32 |
| On or near School Street | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Greenfield | 27 |
| On or near Jubilee Road | 26 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 25 |
| On or near Brynteg Terrace | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Tredegar, Caerphilly 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 | 181 | 31.0% |
| Not recorded | 121 | 20.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 14.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
New Tredegar, Caerphilly has an estimated population of 4,639. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Tredegar, Caerphilly sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Tredegar, Caerphilly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.5% |
Is New Tredegar, Caerphilly a safe place to live?
New Tredegar, Caerphilly recorded 125.7 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 New Tredegar, Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Tredegar, Caerphilly was up 7% on the year before: 583 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 543 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Tredegar, Caerphilly?
New Tredegar, Caerphilly 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 New Tredegar, Caerphilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.