Crime in Caerphilly: statistics, rates and trends

3,600 crimes were recorded in Caerphilly in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,335 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Caerphilly has the 247th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Caerphilly was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,706 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,553). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Caerphilly 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 anti-social behaviour, public order, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+34%) and burglary (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-34%) and other theft (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Caerphilly

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Caerphilly recorded 1,335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Caerphilly

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Caerphilly recorded 670 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Caerphilly

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Caerphilly recorded 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Caerphilly

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Caerphilly recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Caerphilly

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Caerphilly recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Caerphilly

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Caerphilly recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Caerphilly

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Caerphilly recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Caerphilly

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Caerphilly recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Caerphilly

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Caerphilly recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Caerphilly

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Caerphilly recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Caerphilly

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Caerphilly recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Caerphilly

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Caerphilly recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Caerphilly

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Caerphilly recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Caerphilly

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Caerphilly recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Caerphilly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Caerphilly.

4 areas within Caerphilly, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Van had the highest rate (181.6 per 1,000) and Penyrheol the lowest (76.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Caerphilly over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Caerphilly 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.

Caerphilly has an estimated population of 32,260. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Caerphilly sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Caerphilly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.