Crime in Risca East: statistics, rates and trends
651 crimes were recorded in Risca East in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Risca East at a glance
- Crime trends in Risca East
- Types of crime in Risca East
- Risca East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Risca East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Risca East
- Population and deprivation in Risca East
- Questions about crime in Risca East
- About this data
651 crimes were recorded in Risca East in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 269 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Risca East has the 1,099th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Risca East | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 651 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.8 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,156 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Risca East was highest in the year to July 2024 (695 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (484). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 651 | 105.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 622 | 101.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 695 | 112.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 497 | 80.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 541 | 87.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 530 | 86.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 484 | 78.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 487 | 79.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 502 | 81.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Risca East 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.
The largest increases were in public order (+14%). The largest falls were in other theft (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 43.7 | 1.28 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 21.1 | 1.38 | +8% |
| Public order | 83 | 13.5 | 2.03 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 10.4 | 1.53 | +7% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -40% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.2 | 0.92 | -9% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.6 | 1.23 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Risca East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Risca East recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Risca East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Risca East recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Risca East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Risca East recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Risca East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Risca East recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Risca East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Risca East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Risca East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Risca East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Risca East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Risca East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Risca East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Risca East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Risca East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Risca East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Risca East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Risca East recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Risca East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Risca East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Risca East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Risca East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Risca East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Risca East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Risca East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Risca East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Risca East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Risca East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Risca East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risca West | 533 | 105.3 | -0% |
| Crosskeys | 396 | 125.1 | +18% |
| Machen and Rudry | 470 | 88.8 | -16% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | -14% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -20% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 689 | 98.3 | -7% |
| Newbridge | 646 | 103.2 | -2% |
| Van | 745 | 181.6 | +72% |
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 Risca East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thistle Way | 125 |
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Rowan Road | 28 |
| On or near Aster Close | 27 |
| On or near Holly Road | 26 |
| On or near Malvern Close | 24 |
| On or near Arran Close | 22 |
| On or near Elm Drive | 21 |
| On or near Manor Way | 20 |
| On or near Twm Barlwm Close | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Risca East 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 | 223 | 34.3% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 20.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Risca East has an estimated population of 6,156. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Risca East sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Risca East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Risca East a safe place to live?
Risca East recorded 105.8 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 Risca East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Risca East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Risca East was up 5% on the year before: 651 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 622 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Risca East?
Risca East 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 Risca East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.