Crime in Blackwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,692 crimes were recorded in Blackwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 149.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blackwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackwood
- Types of crime in Blackwood
- Blackwood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Blackwood
- Streets with the most crime in Blackwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackwood
- Demographics of Blackwood
- Questions about crime in Blackwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (599), anti-social behaviour (322) and criminal damage and arson (193) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 70th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Blackwood | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,692 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 149.4 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,324 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blackwood peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,773 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,332). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,692 | 149.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,717 | 151.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,773 | 156.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,463 | 129.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,523 | 134.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,332 | 117.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,504 | 132.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,516 | 133.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,409 | 124.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 189 |
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 165 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 130 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 144 |
| November 2025 | 117 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blackwood recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.5 times the national rate), public order (2.3 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (30% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 30 to 88 and burglary rose from 28 to 66, while other theft fell from 69 to 51 and shoplifting fell from 143 to 106.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 599 | 52.9 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 322 | 28.4 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 193 | 17.0 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 171 | 15.1 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 9.4 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +193% |
| Burglary | 66 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +136% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Drugs | 34 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontllanfraith | 986 | 97.6 | -35% |
| Oakdale | 331 | 61.3 | -59% |
| Bargod | 993 | 122.6 | -18% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,274 | 113.6 | -24% |
| Newbridge | 567 | 99.5 | -33% |
| Abercarn | 501 | 92.1 | -38% |
| Treharris | 354 | 57.0 | -62% |
| Bedwas | 693 | 98.8 | -34% |
Of the 2 areas within Blackwood, Blackwood had the highest crime rate (149.0 per 1,000) and Cefn Fforest and Pengam the lowest (119.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | Neighbourhood | 8,135 | 1,212 | 149.0 |
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | Neighbourhood | 7,401 | 881 | 119.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Blackwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (262).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 262 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 167 |
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Twyn Gardens | 68 |
| On or near Bedwellty Road | 39 |
| On or near Apollo Way | 35 |
| On or near Davies Street | 33 |
| On or near Tynycoed Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Parfitt Place | 31 |
| On or near Ty-Isha Terrace | 29 |
Of the 1,370 crimes in Blackwood with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 322 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 527 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 246 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Blackwood has an estimated population of 11,324 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackwood average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Blackwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Blackwood a safe place to live?
Blackwood recorded 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 70th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Blackwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 599 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (322).
Is crime in Blackwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackwood was down 1% on the year before: 1,692 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,717 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackwood?
About 11,324 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackwood?
Blackwood 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.