Crime in Van: statistics, rates and trends
761 crimes were recorded in Van in the 12 months to August 2026, 185.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (258), anti-social behaviour (150) and criminal damage and arson (115) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 247th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Van | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 761 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 185.5 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,103 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Van of any year here (761 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 761 | 185.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 743 | 181.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 656 | 159.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 537 | 130.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 596 | 145.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 599 | 146.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 675 | 164.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 553 | 134.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 577 | 140.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
Compared with England and Wales, Van recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (4.2 times the national rate), public order (2.5 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 73 to 115 and anti-social behaviour rose from 104 to 150, while other theft fell from 58 to 30 and shoplifting fell from 79 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 62.9 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 36.6 | 15.4 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 28.0 | 6.7 | +58% |
| Public order | 68 | 16.6 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 11.9 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Other theft | 30 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -48% |
| Burglary | 22 | 5.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 5.1 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 4.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Jones | 895 | 116.1 | -37% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 693 | 98.8 | -47% |
| St Martins | 1,061 | 135.6 | -27% |
| Penyrheol | 939 | 74.4 | -60% |
| Llanbradach | 451 | 103.7 | -44% |
| Machen and Rudry | 458 | 86.5 | -53% |
| Aber Valley | 515 | 80.6 | -57% |
| Ynysddu | 359 | 89.9 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Van over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 127 |
| On or near Snowden Court | 83 |
| On or near Buxton Court | 49 |
| On or near Attlee Court | 42 |
| On or near Hartshorn Court | 40 |
| On or near Graham Court | 33 |
| On or near Lon Yr Odyn | 29 |
| On or near Maxton Court | 28 |
| On or near Trevelyan Court | 28 |
| On or near Alexander Court | 27 |
Of the 611 crimes in Van with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 235 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 173 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Van has an estimated population of 4,103 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Van average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Van | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.7% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Van a safe place to live?
Van recorded 185.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 247th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Van?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Van going up or down?
Recorded crime in Van was up 2% on the year before: 761 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 743 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Van?
About 4,103 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Van?
Van is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.