Crime in Oakdale: statistics, rates and trends
331 crimes were recorded in Oakdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (156), anti-social behaviour (66) and public order (29) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 931st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Oakdale | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 331 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.3 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,396 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oakdale peaked in the year to August 2020 (401 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (281). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 331 | 61.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 324 | 60.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 285 | 52.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 286 | 53.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 281 | 52.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 385 | 71.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 401 | 74.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 330 | 61.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 284 | 52.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (37% below) and anti-social behaviour (20% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 66 and violence and sexual offences rose from 128 to 156, while criminal damage and arson fell from 36 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 28.9 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 12.2 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Public order | 29 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Oakdale.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 567 | 99.5 | +62% |
| Blackwood | 1,692 | 149.4 | +144% |
| Pontllanfraith | 986 | 97.6 | +59% |
| Bargod | 993 | 122.6 | +100% |
| Abercarn | 501 | 92.1 | +50% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,274 | 113.6 | +85% |
| Abertillery | 1,570 | 143.4 | +134% |
| Risca | 1,593 | 110.7 | +81% |
Penmaen is the one area listed within Oakdale, with 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penmaen | Neighbourhood | 5,711 | 361 | 63.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Oakdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 30 |
| On or near Maes Bengi | 24 |
| On or near Foxes Lane | 16 |
| On or near Llwyn-On Road | 14 |
| On or near Parc Bevin | 13 |
| On or near Pen-Rhiw Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Farm Close | 12 |
| On or near Markham Crescent | 12 |
Of the 265 crimes in Oakdale with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Oakdale has an estimated population of 5,396 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oakdale average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oakdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Oakdale a safe place to live?
Oakdale recorded 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 931st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oakdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Oakdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakdale was up 2% on the year before: 331 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 324 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oakdale?
About 5,396 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oakdale?
Oakdale 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.