Crime in Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends
3,656 crimes were recorded in Caerphilly in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Caerphilly at a glance
- Crime trends in Caerphilly
- Types of crime in Caerphilly
- Caerphilly compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Caerphilly
- Streets with the most crime in Caerphilly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Caerphilly
- Demographics of Caerphilly
- Questions about crime in Caerphilly
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,323), anti-social behaviour (705) and public order (408) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 234th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Caerphilly | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,656 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.3 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 32,260 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Caerphilly of any year here (3,656 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,656 | 113.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,649 | 113.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,393 | 105.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,039 | 94.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,582 | 80.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,781 | 86.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,032 | 94.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,717 | 84.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,611 | 80.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 333 |
| July 2026 | 392 |
| June 2026 | 324 |
| May 2026 | 318 |
| April 2026 | 340 |
| March 2026 | 344 |
| February 2026 | 304 |
| January 2026 | 246 |
| December 2025 | 286 |
| November 2025 | 255 |
| October 2025 | 267 |
| September 2025 | 247 |
Compared with England and Wales, Caerphilly recorded notably more public order (90% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (67% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (42% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (32% below) and shoplifting (26% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 105 to 157 and anti-social behaviour rose from 582 to 705, while shoplifting fell from 286 to 203 and possession of weapons fell from 42 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,323 | 41.0 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 705 | 21.9 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 408 | 12.6 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 364 | 11.3 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 203 | 6.3 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 157 | 4.9 | 5.0 | +50% |
| Other theft | 141 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Burglary | 109 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Drugs | 101 | 3.1 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Other crime | 69 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Robbery | 33 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Caerphilly; the highest is Cardiff (113.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Church Village (39.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caerphilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwas | 693 | 98.8 | -13% |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 515 | 80.6 | -29% |
| Church Village | 574 | 39.7 | -65% |
| Pontypridd | 3,597 | 105.8 | -7% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,274 | 113.6 | 0% |
| Pontllanfraith | 986 | 97.6 | -14% |
| Beddau | 562 | 73.5 | -35% |
| Cardiff | 41,320 | 113.9 | +1% |
Of the 4 areas within Caerphilly, Van had the highest crime rate (185.5 per 1,000) and Penyrheol the lowest (74.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van | Neighbourhood | 4,103 | 761 | 185.5 |
| St Martins | Neighbourhood | 7,825 | 1,061 | 135.6 |
| Morgan Jones | Neighbourhood | 7,711 | 895 | 116.1 |
| Penyrheol | Neighbourhood | 12,621 | 939 | 74.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Caerphilly over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (182).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 182 |
| On or near Cardiff Road | 156 |
| On or near Parking Area | 146 |
| On or near North View Terrace | 106 |
| On or near Snowden Court | 83 |
| On or near Cefn Carnau Lane | 76 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 64 |
| On or near Buxton Court | 49 |
| On or near Windsor Street | 47 |
| On or near Attlee Court | 42 |
Of the 2,951 crimes in Caerphilly with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 705 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,123 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 793 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 489 | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 148 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 144 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 120 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Caerphilly has an estimated population of 32,260 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Caerphilly average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.0% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Caerphilly a safe place to live?
Caerphilly recorded 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 234th 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 Caerphilly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,323 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (705).
Is crime in Caerphilly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caerphilly was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,656 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,649 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Caerphilly?
About 32,260 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Caerphilly?
Caerphilly 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.