Crime in Penmaen: statistics, rates and trends
361 crimes were recorded in Penmaen in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (158), anti-social behaviour (91) and criminal damage and arson (41) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,495th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Penmaen | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 361 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.2 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,711 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penmaen peaked in the year to August 2020 (400 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (285). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 361 | 63.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 324 | 56.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 285 | 49.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 299 | 52.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 306 | 53.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 369 | 64.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 400 | 70.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 341 | 59.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 290 | 50.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (34% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 48 to 91 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 41, while public order fell from 31 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 27.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 15.9 | 15.4 | +90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Penmaen.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penmaen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 1,212 | 149.0 | +136% |
| Crumlin | 425 | 73.1 | +16% |
| Newbridge | 639 | 102.0 | +61% |
| Pontllanfraith | 870 | 104.5 | +65% |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 881 | 119.0 | +88% |
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | 1,319 | 130.9 | +107% |
| Hengoed | 429 | 76.9 | +22% |
| Abercarn | 501 | 92.1 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Penmaen over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St David'S Avenue” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St David'S Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Maes Bengi | 24 |
| On or near Foxes Lane | 16 |
| On or near Cae'R Garreg | 15 |
| On or near Llwyn-On Road | 14 |
| On or near Riverside Court | 14 |
| On or near Pen-Rhiw Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Farm Close | 12 |
| On or near Markham Crescent | 12 |
Of the 270 crimes in Penmaen with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Penmaen has an estimated population of 5,711 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penmaen average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Penmaen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Penmaen a safe place to live?
Penmaen recorded 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,495th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Penmaen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Penmaen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penmaen was up 11% on the year before: 361 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 324 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penmaen?
About 5,711 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penmaen?
Penmaen 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.