Crime in Risca West: statistics, rates and trends
533 crimes were recorded in Risca West in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Risca West at a glance
- Crime trends in Risca West
- Types of crime in Risca West
- Risca West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Risca West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Risca West
- Population and deprivation in Risca West
- Questions about crime in Risca West
- About this data
533 crimes were recorded in Risca West in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Risca West has the 1,112th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Risca West | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 533 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.3 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,064 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Risca West was highest in the year to July 2024 (750 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (441). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 533 | 105.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 690 | 136.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 750 | 148.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 583 | 115.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 441 | 87.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 514 | 101.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 625 | 123.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 585 | 115.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 576 | 113.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Risca West 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest falls were in public order (-57%) and anti-social behaviour (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 43.6 | 1.27 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 19.4 | 1.26 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 8.9 | 1.31 | -33% |
| Public order | 36 | 7.1 | 1.07 | -57% |
| Other theft | 34 | 6.7 | 1.05 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.3 | 0.52 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.8 | 0.76 | +6% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +23% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.2 | 1.03 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 2.2 | 2.24 | +175% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.96 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Risca West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Risca West recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Risca West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Risca West recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Risca West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Risca West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Risca West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Risca West recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Risca West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Risca West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Risca West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Risca West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Risca West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Risca West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Risca West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Risca West recorded 16 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 up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Risca West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Risca West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Risca West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Risca West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Risca West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Risca West recorded 10 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 23% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Risca West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Risca West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Risca West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Risca West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Risca West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Risca West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Risca West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Risca West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Risca West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risca East | 651 | 105.8 | +0% |
| Crosskeys | 396 | 125.1 | +19% |
| 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 | +73% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Exchange Road | 27 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 23 |
| On or near Ty-Isaf Park Villas | 22 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 18 |
| On or near Tredegar Street | 15 |
| On or near Risca And Pontymister | 15 |
| On or near Church Road | 14 |
| On or near Fernlea | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Risca West 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 | 164 | 30.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Risca West has an estimated population of 5,064. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Risca West sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Risca West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Risca West a safe place to live?
Risca West recorded 105.3 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Risca West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Risca West was down 23% on the year before: 533 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 690 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Risca West?
Risca West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.