Crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd: statistics, rates and trends
548 crimes were recorded in Abertridwr and Senghenydd in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd at a glance
- Crime trends in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
- Types of crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Abertridwr and Senghenydd
- Streets with the most crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
- Population and deprivation in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
- Questions about crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
- About this data
548 crimes were recorded in Abertridwr and Senghenydd in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 229 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Abertridwr and Senghenydd has the 533rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 548 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.8 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,386 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd was highest in the year to July 2025 (663 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (372). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 548 | 85.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 663 | 103.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 602 | 94.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 497 | 77.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 494 | 77.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 578 | 90.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 648 | 101.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 372 | 58.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 391 | 61.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abertridwr and Senghenydd 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 criminal damage and arson, public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+14%). The largest falls were in public order (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 35.9 | 1.05 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 14.9 | 0.97 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 9.4 | 1.39 | -33% |
| Public order | 56 | 8.8 | 1.32 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.9 | 0.79 | +14% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.6 | 1.71 | -4% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +7% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -12% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 0.58 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.6 | 1.61 | +150% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -38% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Abertridwr and Senghenydd, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abertridwr and Senghenydd.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abertridwr and Senghenydd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | 3,600 | 111.6 | +30% |
| Pontypridd | 3,565 | 104.9 | +22% |
| Bedwas | 689 | 98.3 | +15% |
| Church Village | 570 | 39.5 | -54% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,277 | 113.9 | +33% |
| Treharris | 342 | 55.1 | -36% |
| Beddau | 550 | 72.0 | -16% |
| Pontllanfraith | 978 | 96.8 | +13% |
1 areas within Abertridwr and Senghenydd, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aber Valley had the highest rate (85.8 per 1,000) and Aber Valley the lowest (85.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aber Valley | Neighbourhood | 6,386 | 548 | 85.8 |
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 Abertridwr and Senghenydd over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gelli Terrace | 65 |
| On or near Bryn Aber | 34 |
| On or near Graigwen Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Caerphilly Road | 23 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 17 |
| On or near Tan-Y-Bryn | 17 |
| On or near Brook Street | 16 |
| On or near Dan-Y-Graig | 15 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 15 |
| On or near The Garth | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abertridwr and Senghenydd 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 | 195 | 35.6% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 17.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 13.9% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% |
Abertridwr and Senghenydd has an estimated population of 6,386. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abertridwr and Senghenydd sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abertridwr and Senghenydd |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
Is Abertridwr and Senghenydd a safe place to live?
Abertridwr and Senghenydd recorded 85.8 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 Abertridwr and Senghenydd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abertridwr and Senghenydd was down 17% on the year before: 548 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 663 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abertridwr and Senghenydd?
Abertridwr and Senghenydd 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 Abertridwr and Senghenydd. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.