Crime in Risca: statistics, rates and trends
1,580 crimes were recorded in Risca in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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1,580 crimes were recorded in Risca in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 610 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Risca has the 262nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Risca | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,580 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.8 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,386 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Risca was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,770 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,271). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 1,580 | 109.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,595 | 110.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,770 | 123.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,439 | 100.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,271 | 88.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,422 | 98.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,386 | 96.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,303 | 90.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,274 | 88.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Risca 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 drugs (+40%) and vehicle crime (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-26%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 610 | 42.4 | 1.24 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 363 | 25.2 | 1.64 | +3% |
| Public order | 158 | 11.0 | 1.65 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 9.5 | 1.40 | -7% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.7 | 0.74 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 3.9 | 0.79 | +30% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.5 | 0.98 | +9% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +40% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +31% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Risca
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Risca recorded 610 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Risca
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Risca recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Risca
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Risca recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Risca
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Risca recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Risca
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Risca recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Risca
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Risca recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Risca
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Risca recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Risca
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Risca recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Risca
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Risca recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Risca
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Risca recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Risca
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Risca recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Risca
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Risca recorded 9 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Risca
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Risca recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Risca
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Risca recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Risca, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Risca.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Risca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogerstone | 395 | 44.2 | -60% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | -18% |
| Cwmbrân | 6,227 | 137.3 | +25% |
| Bedwas | 689 | 98.3 | -11% |
| Newbridge | 573 | 100.5 | -8% |
| Newport (Newport) | 20,772 | 151.2 | +38% |
| Pontllanfraith | 978 | 96.8 | -12% |
| Oakdale | 334 | 61.9 | -44% |
3 areas within Risca, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crosskeys had the highest rate (125.1 per 1,000) and Risca West the lowest (105.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosskeys | Neighbourhood | 3,166 | 396 | 125.1 |
| Risca East | Neighbourhood | 6,156 | 651 | 105.8 |
| Risca West | Neighbourhood | 5,064 | 533 | 105.3 |
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 Risca over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 135 |
| On or near Thistle Way | 125 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 46 |
| On or near Carlton Terrace | 33 |
| On or near Greenmeadow Drive | 31 |
| On or near Rowan Road | 28 |
| On or near Aster Close | 27 |
| On or near Exchange Road | 27 |
| On or near Risca Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Risca 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 | 477 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 363 | 23.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 331 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Risca has an estimated population of 14,386. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Risca sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Risca |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Risca a safe place to live?
Risca recorded 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Risca?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 610 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (363).
Is crime in Risca going up or down?
Recorded crime in Risca was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,580 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,595 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Risca?
Risca 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 Risca. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.