Crime in St Martins, Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
1,032 crimes were recorded in St Martins, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Martins, Caerphilly at a glance
- Crime trends in St Martins, Caerphilly
- Types of crime in St Martins, Caerphilly
- St Martins, Caerphilly compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Martins, Caerphilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Martins, Caerphilly
- Population and deprivation in St Martins, Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in St Martins, Caerphilly
- About this data
1,032 crimes were recorded in St Martins, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 373 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Martins, Caerphilly has the 649th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Martins, Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,032 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.9 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,825 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Martins, Caerphilly was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,032 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (530). Over the whole period it rose 52%, 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 | 1,032 | 131.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 935 | 119.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 848 | 108.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 743 | 95.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 530 | 67.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 651 | 83.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 732 | 93.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 687 | 87.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 679 | 86.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Martins, 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+56%) and vehicle crime (+52%). The largest falls were in other crime (-23%) and other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 47.7 | 1.39 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 25.6 | 1.67 | +25% |
| Public order | 124 | 15.8 | 2.39 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 10.2 | 1.51 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 7.8 | 0.94 | +33% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.6 | 0.88 | -12% |
| Drugs | 39 | 5.0 | 1.52 | +56% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.9 | 0.99 | +52% |
| Burglary | 37 | 4.7 | 1.34 | +37% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 1.03 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.45 | +38% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Martins, Caerphilly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Martins, Caerphilly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Martins, Caerphilly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Martins, Caerphilly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Martins, Caerphilly
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Martins, Caerphilly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Martins, Caerphilly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Martins, Caerphilly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Martins, Caerphilly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Martins, Caerphilly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 17 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 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Martins, Caerphilly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Martins, Caerphilly
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Martins, Caerphilly
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Martins, Caerphilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Martins, Caerphilly.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Martins, Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Jones | 852 | 110.5 | -16% |
| Penyrheol | 971 | 76.9 | -42% |
| Van | 745 | 181.6 | +38% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 689 | 98.3 | -25% |
| Llanbradach | 435 | 100.0 | -24% |
| Aber Valley | 548 | 85.8 | -35% |
| Machen and Rudry | 470 | 88.8 | -33% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -36% |
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 St Martins, Caerphilly over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cardiff Road | 142 |
| On or near North View Terrace | 103 |
| On or near Cefn Carnau Lane | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Windsor Street | 42 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 28 |
| On or near Clifton Street | 27 |
| On or near Clive Street | 27 |
| On or near St Fagans Street | 26 |
| On or near Lon-Y-Wern | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Martins, 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 | 288 | 27.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 21.9% |
| Not recorded | 200 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 14.1% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
St Martins, Caerphilly has an estimated population of 7,825. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Martins, Caerphilly sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Martins, Caerphilly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is St Martins, Caerphilly a safe place to live?
St Martins, Caerphilly recorded 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 St Martins, Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in St Martins, Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Martins, Caerphilly was up 10% on the year before: 1,032 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 935 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Martins, Caerphilly?
St Martins, 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 St Martins, Caerphilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.