Crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
836 crimes were recorded in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly at a glance
- Crime trends in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
- Types of crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
- Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
- Population and deprivation in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
- About this data
836 crimes were recorded in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly has the 440th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 836 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.3 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,636 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly was highest in the year to July 2026 (836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (515). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 836 | 148.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 624 | 110.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 685 | 121.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 652 | 115.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 554 | 98.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 646 | 114.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 515 | 91.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 569 | 101.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 647 | 114.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ystrad Mynach, 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 public order (+87%) and criminal damage and arson (+78%). The largest falls were in other theft (-43%) and drugs (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 317 | 56.2 | 1.64 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 30.3 | 1.98 | +73% |
| Public order | 103 | 18.3 | 2.75 | +87% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 16.1 | 2.38 | +78% |
| Burglary | 30 | 5.3 | 1.50 | +25% |
| Drugs | 30 | 5.3 | 1.63 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 5.1 | 1.04 | +93% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -43% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.3 | 1.09 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.28 | -46% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hengoed | 441 | 79.0 | -47% |
| St Cattwg | 607 | 82.8 | -44% |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 833 | 112.6 | -24% |
| Nelson | 344 | 78.6 | -47% |
| Pontllanfraith | 864 | 103.8 | -30% |
| Blackwood | 1,203 | 147.9 | -0% |
| Llanbradach | 435 | 100.0 | -33% |
| Ynysddu | 337 | 84.4 | -43% |
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 Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 217 |
| On or near Ynys Glyd Street | 68 |
| On or near Coed-Yr-Haf | 56 |
| On or near Winding Wheel Lane | 45 |
| On or near Central Street | 35 |
| On or near Oakfield Street | 35 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 27 |
| On or near Cyfford Y Rheilfford | 26 |
| On or near Avenue Close | 23 |
| On or near Buttercup Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ystrad Mynach, 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 | 233 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 171 | 20.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 7.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly has an estimated population of 5,636. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly a safe place to live?
Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly recorded 148.3 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 Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (171).
Is crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly was up 34% on the year before: 836 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 624 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly?
Ystrad Mynach, 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 Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.