Crime in Risca: statistics, rates and trends
1,593 crimes were recorded in Risca in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (605), anti-social behaviour (379) and public order (160) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 252nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Risca | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,593 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.7 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,386 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Risca peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,781 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,267). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,593 | 110.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,609 | 111.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,781 | 123.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,441 | 100.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,292 | 89.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,359 | 94.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,449 | 100.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,267 | 88.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,291 | 89.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 170 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 109 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 148 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Risca recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (71% above the national rate), public order (67% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (79% below) and other theft (27% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 29 to 43 and vehicle crime rose from 39 to 57, while shoplifting fell from 37 to 25 and other theft fell from 91 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 605 | 42.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 379 | 26.3 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 160 | 11.1 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +46% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +48% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Risca; the highest is Newport (Newport) (154.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Rogerstone (42.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Risca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogerstone | 381 | 42.7 | -61% |
| Abercarn | 501 | 92.1 | -17% |
| Cwmbrân | 6,274 | 138.3 | +25% |
| Bedwas | 693 | 98.8 | -11% |
| Newbridge | 567 | 99.5 | -10% |
| Newport (Newport) | 21,220 | 154.4 | +39% |
| Pontllanfraith | 986 | 97.6 | -12% |
| Oakdale | 331 | 61.3 | -45% |
Of the 3 areas within Risca, Crosskeys had the highest crime rate (121.0 per 1,000) and Risca East the lowest (107.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosskeys | Neighbourhood | 3,166 | 383 | 121.0 |
| Risca West | Neighbourhood | 5,064 | 549 | 108.4 |
| Risca East | Neighbourhood | 6,156 | 661 | 107.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Risca over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (153).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 153 |
| On or near Thistle Way | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 38 |
| On or near Carlton Terrace | 35 |
| On or near Rowan Road | 29 |
| On or near Aster Close | 27 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 27 |
| On or near Exchange Road | 27 |
| On or near Holly Road | 27 |
Of the 1,214 crimes in Risca with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 379 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 495 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 341 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Risca has an estimated population of 14,386 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Risca average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Risca | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Risca a safe place to live?
Risca recorded 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 252nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and public order.
What is the most common crime in Risca?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 605 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (379).
Is crime in Risca going up or down?
Recorded crime in Risca was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,593 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,609 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Risca?
About 14,386 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Risca?
Risca 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.