Crime in Abercarn: statistics, rates and trends
501 crimes were recorded in Abercarn in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abercarn at a glance
- Crime trends in Abercarn
- Types of crime in Abercarn
- Abercarn compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Abercarn
- Streets with the most crime in Abercarn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abercarn
- Demographics of Abercarn
- Questions about crime in Abercarn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (167), anti-social behaviour (134) and criminal damage and arson (51) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 444th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Abercarn | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 501 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.1 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,441 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abercarn peaked in the year to August 2021 (589 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (403). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 501 | 92.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 473 | 86.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 563 | 103.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 462 | 84.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 477 | 87.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 589 | 108.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 580 | 106.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 463 | 85.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 403 | 74.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abercarn recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (60% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (39% above the national rate) and public order (35% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (37% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 102 to 134.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 30.7 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 24.6 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 49 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Abercarn; the highest is Blackwood (149.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakdale (61.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abercarn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 567 | 99.5 | +8% |
| Pontllanfraith | 986 | 97.6 | +6% |
| Oakdale | 331 | 61.3 | -33% |
| Risca | 1,593 | 110.7 | +20% |
| Blackwood | 1,692 | 149.4 | +62% |
| Cwmbrân | 6,274 | 138.3 | +50% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,274 | 113.6 | +23% |
| Bedwas | 693 | 98.8 | +7% |
Abercarn is the one area listed within Abercarn, with 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercarn | Neighbourhood | 5,441 | 501 | 92.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Abercarn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pant-Y-Resk Road” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pant-Y-Resk Road | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Royal Close | 24 |
| On or near Newport Road | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 19 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Gwyddon Road | 17 |
| On or near Ivor Street | 17 |
| On or near Dôl Ebwy | 16 |
| On or near Laburnum Terrace | 15 |
Of the 367 crimes in Abercarn with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 134 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Abercarn has an estimated population of 5,441 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abercarn average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Abercarn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Abercarn a safe place to live?
Abercarn recorded 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 444th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Abercarn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Abercarn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abercarn was up 6% on the year before: 501 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 473 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abercarn?
About 5,441 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abercarn?
Abercarn 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.