Crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
337 crimes were recorded in Ynysddu, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly at a glance
- Crime trends in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
- Types of crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
- Ynysddu, Caerphilly compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
- Population and deprivation in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
- About this data
337 crimes were recorded in Ynysddu, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 121 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ynysddu, Caerphilly has the 1,684th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ynysddu, Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 337 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,992 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly was highest in the year to July 2025 (415 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (239). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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 | 337 | 84.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 415 | 104.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 360 | 90.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 285 | 71.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 239 | 59.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 317 | 79.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 344 | 86.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 273 | 68.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 245 | 61.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ynysddu, 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 anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-42%) and anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 30.3 | 0.89 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 22.0 | 1.44 | -38% |
| Public order | 36 | 9.0 | 1.36 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 8.0 | 1.18 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 5.8 | 1.17 | +77% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -41% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.3 | 0.69 | +350% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -22% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.0 | 0.74 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.61 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.03 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 9 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 350% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ynysddu, Caerphilly
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ynysddu, Caerphilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ynysddu, Caerphilly.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ynysddu, Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwas and Trethomas | 689 | 98.3 | +16% |
| Pontllanfraith | 864 | 103.8 | +23% |
| Crosskeys | 396 | 125.1 | +48% |
| Llanbradach | 435 | 100.0 | +19% |
| Machen and Rudry | 470 | 88.8 | +5% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | +7% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 836 | 148.3 | +76% |
| Hengoed | 441 | 79.0 | -6% |
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 Ynysddu, Caerphilly over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Islwyn Road | 26 |
| On or near Nine Mile Point Road | 25 |
| On or near Islwyn Street | 16 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 11 |
| On or near Glannant Street | 10 |
| On or near Newport Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ynysddu, 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 | 96 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 88 | 26.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 13.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Ynysddu, Caerphilly has an estimated population of 3,992. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ynysddu, Caerphilly sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ynysddu, Caerphilly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Ynysddu, Caerphilly a safe place to live?
Ynysddu, Caerphilly recorded 84.4 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 Ynysddu, Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ynysddu, Caerphilly was down 19% on the year before: 337 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 415 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ynysddu, Caerphilly?
Ynysddu, 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 Ynysddu, Caerphilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.