Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen is among the top 20 safest small towns in Gwent, and is the 54th most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen in 2021 was 56 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 29% lower than the Gwent rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen is the 413rd safest small town, and the 2,643rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2015, Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen had the worst crime rate in Gwent for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen are violence and sexual offences, with 308 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 29. This is 2.9% lower than 2020's figure of 317 offences and a difference of 0.83 from 2020's crime rate of 30. Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 100% from 2020's figure of 2 crimes.
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Small Towns, Gwent
35% lower, regional crime rate
Wales
37% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen is 35% lower than Wales and 37% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 599 |
| 2020 | 60 | 640 |
| 2019 | 65 | 700 |
| 2018 | 54 | 585 |
| 2017 | 49 | 522 |
| 2016 | 46 | 496 |
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| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 233 | 21.69 | 17,562 | 29.55 | 36% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.09 | 318 | 0.54 | 500% safer |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.33 | 1,899 | 3.19 | 37% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 13 | 1.21 | 968 | 1.63 | 35% safer |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.05 | 1,482 | 2.49 | 21% safer |
| Other Crime | 19 | 1.77 | 1,388 | 2.34 | 32% safer |
| Other Theft | 38 | 3.54 | 3,344 | 5.63 | 59% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.56 | 260 | 0.44 | 21% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 120 | 11.17 | 8,066 | 13.57 | 21% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.09 | 261 | 0.44 | 389% safer |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.68 | 2,166 | 3.64 | 117% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.09 | 174 | 0.29 | 222% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 27 | 2.51 | 2,201 | 3.70 | 47% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 308 | 28.67 | 20,328 | 34.20 | 19% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon | 395 | 50.76 | 10% safer |
| Fairwater | 597 | 51.23 | 9% safer |
| Chepstow | 644 | 51.80 | 8% safer |
| Malpas | 429 | 54.73 | 1.9% safer |
| Caldicot | 548 | 54.78 | 1.8% safer |
| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | 599 | 55.75 | - |
| Monmouth | 647 | 57.38 | 2.8% more dangerous |
| Caerphilly | 996 | 62.67 | 11% more dangerous |
| Pontllanfraith | 542 | 63.01 | 12% more dangerous |
| Beechwood | 500 | 64.28 | 13% more dangerous |
| Abertillery | 748 | 65.67 | 15% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Park Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Coed-Y-Pandy | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Forge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ty Pucca Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Danygraig | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ael-Y-Bryn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Cherry Tree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Forge Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Chatham | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Dickens Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Dranllwyn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Bevan Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Napier Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Derwyn Las | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Herrick Place | Offender given a caution |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Laurel Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Dickens Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Bryn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Church Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 14 | 12 | 37 | 22 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 2.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.6 | 6 | 3.3 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.56 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.09 | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.19 | 0.09 | 0.19 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 22 | 32 | 30 | 29 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | 55.75 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 17% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 32% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 38% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 38% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 45% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 50% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 55% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 57% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 58% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 63% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwas & Trethomas | 395 | 58 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen saw a 740% increase in anti-social behaviour. Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen saw a large fall in burglary during September, when it fell by 91% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +64% | +740% | +358% | +160% | +100% | +69% | +275% | +170% | +178% | +450% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -25% | - | - | -75% | -40% | -60% | -91% | -25% | +33% | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | +33% | - | - | - | -67% | -50% | -50% | - |
| Drugs | -67% | - | -80% | - | +50% | - | -67% | +300% | - | +33% |
| Other Crime | +400% | -67% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +100% | -83% | -83% | -60% | -33% | -67% | -33% | - | -88% | -20% |
| Public Order | -60% | +100% | +100% | +36% | +18% | +250% | -19% | +75% | -38% | -33% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | +100% | -83% | - | +50% | - | +33% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +200% | -40% | -50% | - | -20% | +100% | -25% | - | -67% | +100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -24% | -37% | +13% | -12% | -7% | -23% | +78% | -51% | +64% | +48% |
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