Crime in Penyrheol: statistics, rates and trends
971 crimes were recorded in Penyrheol in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penyrheol at a glance
- Crime trends in Penyrheol
- Types of crime in Penyrheol
- Penyrheol compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penyrheol
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penyrheol
- Population and deprivation in Penyrheol
- Questions about crime in Penyrheol
- About this data
971 crimes were recorded in Penyrheol in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 421 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penyrheol has the 1,962nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penyrheol | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 971 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.9 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,621 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penyrheol was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,103 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (685). Over the whole period it rose 42%, 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 | 971 | 76.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,103 | 87.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 968 | 76.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 914 | 72.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 770 | 61.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 888 | 70.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 827 | 65.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 822 | 65.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 685 | 54.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penyrheol 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 public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+27%) and other theft (+13%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and other crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 33.4 | 0.97 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 12.0 | 0.78 | -12% |
| Public order | 113 | 9.0 | 1.35 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.6 | 0.97 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +27% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +13% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +12% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -57% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.57 | -53% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penyrheol
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penyrheol recorded 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penyrheol
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penyrheol recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penyrheol
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penyrheol recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penyrheol
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penyrheol recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penyrheol
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penyrheol recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penyrheol
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penyrheol recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penyrheol
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penyrheol recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penyrheol
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penyrheol recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penyrheol
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penyrheol recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penyrheol
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penyrheol recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penyrheol
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penyrheol recorded 7 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 53% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penyrheol
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penyrheol recorded 7 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penyrheol
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penyrheol 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penyrheol, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penyrheol.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penyrheol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Jones | 852 | 110.5 | +44% |
| St Martins | 1,032 | 131.9 | +71% |
| Van | 745 | 181.6 | +136% |
| Llanbradach | 435 | 100.0 | +30% |
| Aber Valley | 548 | 85.8 | +12% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 689 | 98.3 | +28% |
| Machen and Rudry | 470 | 88.8 | +15% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | +10% |
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 Penyrheol over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grange Close | 41 |
| On or near Mill Close | 41 |
| On or near Cae Meillion | 39 |
| On or near Bryn Siriol | 37 |
| On or near Bowls Close | 33 |
| On or near West Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Bryn Heulog | 25 |
| On or near Y Cilgant | 24 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Gogledd | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penyrheol 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 | 338 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 16.7% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 149 | 15.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Penyrheol has an estimated population of 12,621. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penyrheol sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penyrheol |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.7% |
Is Penyrheol a safe place to live?
Penyrheol recorded 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Penyrheol?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Penyrheol going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penyrheol was down 12% on the year before: 971 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,103 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penyrheol?
Penyrheol 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 Penyrheol. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.