Crime in Van: statistics, rates and trends
745 crimes were recorded in Van in the 12 months to July 2026, 181.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
745 crimes were recorded in Van in the 12 months to July 2026, 181.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Van has the 259th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Van | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 745 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 181.6 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,103 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Van was highest in the year to July 2025 (748 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (522). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 745 | 181.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 748 | 182.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 654 | 159.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 522 | 127.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 601 | 146.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 605 | 147.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 674 | 164.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 545 | 132.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 594 | 144.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Van 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 increases were in criminal damage and arson (+59%) and anti-social behaviour (+39%). The largest falls were in other theft (-51%) and shoplifting (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 62.6 | 1.83 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 35.6 | 2.32 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 26.8 | 3.95 | +59% |
| Public order | 67 | 16.3 | 2.46 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 10.5 | 1.26 | -51% |
| Other theft | 29 | 7.1 | 1.11 | -51% |
| Burglary | 22 | 5.4 | 1.52 | +100% |
| Drugs | 22 | 5.4 | 1.64 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.7 | 1.98 | +120% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.9 | 2.01 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.0 | 1.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Van
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Van recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 34.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Van
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Van recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Van
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Van recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Van
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Van recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Van
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Van recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Van
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Van recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Van
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Van recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Van
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Van recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Van
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Van recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Van
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Van recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Van
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Van recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Van
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Van recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Van
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Van recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Van, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Van.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Jones | 852 | 110.5 | -39% |
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 689 | 98.3 | -46% |
| St Martins | 1,032 | 131.9 | -27% |
| Penyrheol | 971 | 76.9 | -58% |
| Llanbradach | 435 | 100.0 | -45% |
| Machen and Rudry | 470 | 88.8 | -51% |
| Aber Valley | 548 | 85.8 | -53% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -54% |
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 Van over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 123 |
| On or near Snowden Court | 85 |
| On or near Buxton Court | 52 |
| On or near Hartshorn Court | 42 |
| On or near Attlee Court | 41 |
| On or near Graham Court | 36 |
| On or near Maxton Court | 31 |
| On or near Lon Yr Odyn | 30 |
| On or near Greenwood Court | 29 |
| On or near Trevelyan Court | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Van 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 | 238 | 31.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 146 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 15.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Van has an estimated population of 4,103. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Van sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Van |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% |
| Social rented homes | 37.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.7% |
Is Van a safe place to live?
Van recorded 181.6 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 Van?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Van going up or down?
Recorded crime in Van was almost unchanged on the year before: 745 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 748 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Van?
Van 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 Van. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.