Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Crime Overview
Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Gwent, and is the 44th most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen in 2020 was 60 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 22% lower than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen is the 319th most dangerous small town, and the 2,134th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 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. February 2015 was also a bad month for Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen residents, when it was Gwent's most dangerous area for robbery, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.19 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen are violence and sexual offences, with 317 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 9% lower than 2019's figure of 347 offences and a difference of 2.80 from 2019's crime rate of 32. Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen to other towns and cities
See how Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Crime Map
Crime in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Compared To Gwent
Summary of Crimes in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen This Year
| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 396 | 36.86 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 9% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.19 | 286 | 0.48 | 153% safer |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.68 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 123% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 19 | 1.77 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 26% safer |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.70 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 10% safer |
| Other Crime | 17 | 1.58 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 52% safer |
| Other Theft | 35 | 3.26 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 71% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.28 | 257 | 0.43 | 54% safer |
| Public Order | 130 | 12.10 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 11% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.19 | 249 | 0.42 | 121% safer |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.42 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 69% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.19 | 222 | 0.37 | 95% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 40 | 3.72 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 13% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 317 | 29.50 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 10% safer |
Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liswerry | 703 | 51.14 | 16% safer |
| Gaer | 495 | 54.68 | 9% safer |
| Monmouth | 639 | 56.67 | 5% safer |
| Chepstow | 711 | 57.19 | 4.2% safer |
| Bettws | 471 | 58.55 | 1.7% safer |
| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | 640 | 59.57 | - |
| Ringland | 513 | 61.46 | 3.1% more dangerous |
| Pontllanfraith | 567 | 65.91 | 10% more dangerous |
| Abertillery | 763 | 66.99 | 11% more dangerous |
| Victoria | 557 | 68.28 | 13% more dangerous |
| Caerphilly | 1,089 | 68.52 | 13% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Thomas Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Thomas Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near St Margarets Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bryn Awel | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other crime | On or near Coed-Y-Pandy | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Ael-Y-Bryn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ael-Y-Bryn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ael-Y-Bryn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ael-Y-Bryn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Station Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other crime | On or near Royal Oak | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Burglary | On or near Bryn-Dolwen | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Grays Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Coronation Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Other theft | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 20 | 14 | 12 | 37 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 4.6 | 6 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.28 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.19 | 0.09 | 0.37 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.09 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.5 | 6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 22 | 32 | 30 | Getting worse |
Changes In Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | 59.57 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 12% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 23% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 28% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 31% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 31% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 39% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 42% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 44% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwas & Trethomas | 415 | 61 | First |
Crime in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
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Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 05 Oct 2021