Crime in Bedwas: statistics, rates and trends
693 crimes were recorded in Bedwas in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (286), anti-social behaviour (126) and public order (80) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 367th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bedwas | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 693 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.8 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,011 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bedwas peaked in the year to August 2025 (702 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (495). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 693 | 98.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 702 | 100.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 571 | 81.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 569 | 81.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 495 | 70.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 601 | 85.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 660 | 94.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 526 | 75.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 521 | 74.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bedwas recorded notably more public order (71% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (31% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 25 to 31 and public order rose from 66 to 80, while criminal damage and arson fell from 82 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 40.8 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 18.0 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 80 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 5.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bedwas; the highest is Blackwood (149.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Rogerstone (42.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedwas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | 3,656 | 113.3 | +15% |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 515 | 80.6 | -18% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,274 | 113.6 | +15% |
| Pontllanfraith | 986 | 97.6 | -1% |
| Risca | 1,593 | 110.7 | +12% |
| Abercarn | 501 | 92.1 | -7% |
| Blackwood | 1,692 | 149.4 | +51% |
| Rogerstone | 381 | 42.7 | -57% |
Bedwas and Trethomas is the one area listed within Bedwas, with 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwas and Trethomas | Neighbourhood | 7,011 | 693 | 98.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Bedwas over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 47 |
| On or near Clos Pandy | 46 |
| On or near Coronation Street | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Stone Field Road | 28 |
| On or near Bryn Dolwen | 24 |
| On or near Pandy-Mawr Road | 24 |
| On or near Bryn Ffynnon | 21 |
| On or near Tydfil Road | 20 |
| On or near Llanfabon Drive | 18 |
Of the 567 crimes in Bedwas with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 20.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Bedwas has an estimated population of 7,011 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bedwas average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bedwas | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Bedwas a safe place to live?
Bedwas recorded 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 367th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bedwas?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Bedwas going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedwas was down 1% on the year before: 693 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 702 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bedwas?
About 7,011 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bedwas?
Bedwas 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.