Crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
864 crimes were recorded in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly at a glance
- Crime trends in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
- Types of crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
- Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
- Population and deprivation in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
- About this data
864 crimes were recorded in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 316 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly has the 1,150th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 864 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.8 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,325 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly was highest in the year to July 2026 (864 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (590). Over the whole period it rose 46%, 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 | 864 | 103.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 659 | 79.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 633 | 76.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 686 | 82.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 755 | 90.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 760 | 91.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 786 | 94.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 696 | 83.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 590 | 70.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pontllanfraith, 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 criminal damage and arson, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+131%) and anti-social behaviour (+52%). The largest falls were in other crime (-17%) and other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 38.0 | 1.11 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 17.9 | 1.17 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 11.8 | 1.74 | +51% |
| Public order | 80 | 9.6 | 1.45 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 7.2 | 1.46 | +131% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -12% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.6 | 1.29 | +111% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +47% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.9 | 0.88 | +50% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.3 | 1.08 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 131% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 1,203 | 147.9 | +42% |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 833 | 112.6 | +8% |
| Penmaen | 336 | 58.8 | -43% |
| Hengoed | 441 | 79.0 | -24% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 836 | 148.3 | +43% |
| Newbridge | 646 | 103.2 | -1% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -19% |
| St Cattwg | 607 | 82.8 | -20% |
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 Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near A4048 | 28 |
| On or near Brynhyfryd Street | 26 |
| On or near Highmead | 25 |
| On or near Sir Ivor Lane | 25 |
| On or near Broadmead | 24 |
| On or near Manor Road | 22 |
| On or near Penmaen Road | 20 |
| On or near Police Station | 20 |
| On or near Highfield Crescent | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pontllanfraith, 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 | 264 | 30.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 149 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 13.9% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly has an estimated population of 8,325. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly a safe place to live?
Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly recorded 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly was up 31% on the year before: 864 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 659 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly?
Pontllanfraith, 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 Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.