Crime in Ystrad Mynach: statistics, rates and trends
1,277 crimes were recorded in Ystrad Mynach in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ystrad Mynach at a glance
- Crime trends in Ystrad Mynach
- Types of crime in Ystrad Mynach
- Ystrad Mynach compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ystrad Mynach
- Streets with the most crime in Ystrad Mynach
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ystrad Mynach
- Population and deprivation in Ystrad Mynach
- Questions about crime in Ystrad Mynach
- About this data
1,277 crimes were recorded in Ystrad Mynach in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 523 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ystrad Mynach has the 224th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ystrad Mynach | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,277 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.9 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,215 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ystrad Mynach was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,277 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,060). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,277 | 113.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,093 | 97.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,152 | 102.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,108 | 98.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,069 | 95.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,177 | 104.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,124 | 100.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,060 | 94.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,182 | 105.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 109 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ystrad Mynach 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, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+117%) and anti-social behaviour (+47%). The largest falls were in other theft (-30%) and drugs (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 523 | 46.6 | 1.36 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 21.4 | 1.40 | +47% |
| Public order | 141 | 12.6 | 1.89 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 11.8 | 1.74 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 5.8 | 1.18 | +117% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -30% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.4 | 1.04 | -25% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +9% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.2 | 1.06 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.2 | 0.15 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.10 | -37% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ystrad Mynach
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ystrad Mynach recorded 523 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ystrad Mynach
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ystrad Mynach recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ystrad Mynach
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ystrad Mynach recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ystrad Mynach
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ystrad Mynach recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ystrad Mynach
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ystrad Mynach recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ystrad Mynach
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ystrad Mynach recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ystrad Mynach
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ystrad Mynach recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ystrad Mynach
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ystrad Mynach recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ystrad Mynach
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ystrad Mynach recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ystrad Mynach
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ystrad Mynach recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ystrad Mynach
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ystrad Mynach recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ystrad Mynach
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ystrad Mynach recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ystrad Mynach
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ystrad Mynach recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ystrad Mynach
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ystrad Mynach recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ystrad Mynach, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ystrad Mynach.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 1,641 | 144.9 | +27% |
| Pontllanfraith | 978 | 96.8 | -15% |
| Bargod | 991 | 122.4 | +7% |
| Treharris | 342 | 55.1 | -52% |
| Oakdale | 334 | 61.9 | -46% |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 548 | 85.8 | -25% |
| Bedwas | 689 | 98.3 | -14% |
| Newbridge | 573 | 100.5 | -12% |
2 areas within Ystrad Mynach, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ystrad Mynach had the highest rate (148.3 per 1,000) and Hengoed the lowest (79.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Mynach | Neighbourhood | 5,636 | 836 | 148.3 |
| Hengoed | Neighbourhood | 5,579 | 441 | 79.0 |
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 Ystrad Mynach over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 217 |
| On or near Ynys Glyd Street | 68 |
| On or near Coed-Yr-Haf | 56 |
| On or near Lansbury Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Winding Wheel Lane | 45 |
| On or near Trem Penallta | 36 |
| On or near Oakfield Street | 35 |
| On or near Central Street | 35 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 27 |
| On or near Cyfford Y Rheilfford | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ystrad Mynach 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 | 401 | 31.4% |
| Not recorded | 240 | 18.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 166 | 13.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Ystrad Mynach has an estimated population of 11,215. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ystrad Mynach sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ystrad Mynach |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.9% |
Is Ystrad Mynach a safe place to live?
Ystrad Mynach recorded 113.9 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 Ystrad Mynach?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 523 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Ystrad Mynach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ystrad Mynach was up 17% on the year before: 1,277 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,093 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ystrad Mynach?
Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.