Crime in Rhymney: statistics, rates and trends
967 crimes were recorded in Rhymney in the 12 months to July 2026, 182.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rhymney at a glance
- Crime trends in Rhymney
- Types of crime in Rhymney
- Rhymney compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rhymney
- Streets with the most crime in Rhymney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rhymney
- Population and deprivation in Rhymney
- Questions about crime in Rhymney
- About this data
967 crimes were recorded in Rhymney in the 12 months to July 2026, 182.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 328 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rhymney has the 21st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rhymney | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 967 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 182.8 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,291 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rhymney was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,143 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (781). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 967 | 182.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 971 | 183.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 875 | 165.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 781 | 147.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 927 | 175.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,143 | 216.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 974 | 184.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,008 | 190.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 830 | 156.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rhymney 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+42%) and vehicle crime (+18%). The largest falls were in other crime (-33%) and other theft (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 62.0 | 1.81 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 32.1 | 2.09 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 22.5 | 3.32 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 17.6 | 3.57 | +18% |
| Public order | 71 | 13.4 | 2.02 | -20% |
| Burglary | 54 | 10.2 | 2.89 | +42% |
| Other theft | 45 | 8.5 | 1.33 | -32% |
| Drugs | 29 | 5.5 | 1.68 | +0% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.8 | 1.79 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 3.4 | 3.50 | +260% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.9 | 2.30 | +233% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.42 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rhymney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rhymney recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rhymney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rhymney recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rhymney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rhymney recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rhymney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rhymney recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rhymney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rhymney recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rhymney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rhymney recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rhymney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rhymney recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rhymney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rhymney recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rhymney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rhymney recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rhymney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rhymney recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rhymney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rhymney recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rhymney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rhymney recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rhymney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rhymney recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rhymney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rhymney.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rhymney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tredegar | 2,336 | 175.7 | -4% |
| Ebbw Vale | 3,056 | 149.2 | -18% |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 4,357 | 113.4 | -38% |
| Brynmawr | 856 | 156.5 | -14% |
| Bargod | 991 | 122.4 | -33% |
| Abertillery | 1,546 | 141.2 | -23% |
| Treharris | 342 | 55.1 | -70% |
| Mountain Ash | 1,051 | 87.8 | -52% |
2 areas within Rhymney, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Twyn Carno had the highest rate (179.2 per 1,000) and Moriah and Pontlottyn the lowest (146.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyn Carno | Neighbourhood | 2,349 | 421 | 179.2 |
| Moriah and Pontlottyn | Neighbourhood | 6,173 | 903 | 146.3 |
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 Rhymney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Phillips Walk | 65 |
| On or near Phillip'S Walk | 52 |
| On or near Nursery Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Tan-Y-Bryn | 37 |
| On or near Warmington Place | 33 |
| On or near Bryn-Teg Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Church Street | 33 |
| On or near Aneurin Terrace | 31 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Pen-Y-Dre | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rhymney 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 299 | 30.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 22.0% |
| Not recorded | 170 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 14.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
Rhymney has an estimated population of 5,291. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rhymney sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rhymney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.6% |
Is Rhymney a safe place to live?
Rhymney recorded 182.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Rhymney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Rhymney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rhymney was almost unchanged on the year before: 967 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 971 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rhymney?
Rhymney is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Rhymney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.