Caerphilly Crime Overview
Caerphilly is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Gwent, and is the 30th most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Caerphilly in 2020 was 69 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 6% lower than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Caerphilly is the 209th most dangerous small town, and the 1,501st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2019, Caerphilly had the worst crime rate in Gwent for possession of weapons, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.25 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2016 was also a bad month for Caerphilly residents, when it was Gwent's most dangerous area for robbery, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.31 per 1,000 residents. Caerphilly recorded 2 reports of bicycle theft during May 2016, making its crime rate of 0.13 the worst for bicycle theft in Gwent that month.
The most common crimes in Caerphilly are violence and sexual offences, with 420 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 26. This is 22% lower than 2019's figure of 513 offences and a difference of 5.85 from 2019's crime rate of 32. Caerphilly's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 4 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 4 crimes.
Compare Caerphilly to other towns and cities
See how Caerphilly shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Caerphilly and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Caerphilly Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Caerphilly This Year
| Caerphilly | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 527 | 33.16 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 22% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.25 | 286 | 0.48 | 92% safer |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.51 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 148% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 24 | 1.51 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 48% safer |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.64 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 13% safer |
| Other Crime | 46 | 2.89 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 17% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 73 | 4.59 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 22% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 12 | 0.76 | 257 | 0.43 | 43% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 205 | 12.90 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 3.8% safer |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.31 | 249 | 0.42 | 35% safer |
| Shoplifting | 161 | 10.13 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 60% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 7 | 0.44 | 222 | 0.37 | 16% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 66 | 4.15 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 1.4% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 420 | 26.43 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 22% safer |
Crime in Caerphilly Compared To Gwent
Caerphilly Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | 640 | 59.57 | 15% safer |
| Ringland | 513 | 61.46 | 11% safer |
| Pontllanfraith | 567 | 65.91 | 4.0% safer |
| Abertillery | 763 | 66.99 | 2.3% safer |
| Victoria | 557 | 68.28 | 0.35% safer |
| Caerphilly | 1,089 | 68.52 | - |
| Abergavenny | 735 | 71.59 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Gelligaer | 1,401 | 73.41 | 7% more dangerous |
| Blackwood | 653 | 77.41 | 11% more dangerous |
| Nantyglo and Blaina | 735 | 77.47 | 12% more dangerous |
| Tredegar | 1,273 | 82.51 | 17% more dangerous |
Caerphilly Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 27 | 18 | 16 | 33 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.44 | 0.31 | 0.25 | 0.25 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.1 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 2.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.57 | 0.69 | 0.63 | 0.76 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 7 | 13 | 11 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.31 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | No change |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.38 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.44 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 28 | 32 | 26 | Safer |
Changes In Caerphilly's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Caerphilly to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 1.2% safer |
| Caerphilly | 68.52 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 11% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 18% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 20% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 21% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 30% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 33% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 36% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 48% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 50% more dangerous |
Crime in Caerphilly's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly East | 878 | 89 | First |
| Caerphilly South | 588 | 55 | Second |
Crime in Caerphilly During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Caerphilly change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Caerphilly saw a 400% increase in other crime. Caerphilly saw a large fall in vehicle crime during July, when it fell by 90% compared to July in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Caerphilly's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +11% | +194% | +326% | +128% | +117% | +48% | +213% | +68% | +17% | +93% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -40% | - | -50% | -80% | -50% | -88% | -86% | - | -67% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -25% | -67% | -29% | -50% | - | -75% | -80% | - | -33% | - |
| Drugs | -43% | - | - | -44% | - | +33% | - | +100% | +100% | -60% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | +33% | +400% | - | -33% | +100% |
| Other Theft | -64% | -60% | -79% | -67% | -21% | -72% | -88% | -83% | -38% | +43% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +78% | +157% | +60% | -22% | -50% | +81% | +67% | +44% | -32% | -22% |
| Shoplifting | +50% | -8% | +33% | -28% | -17% | -47% | -33% | -45% | -44% | +6% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | +56% | -75% | - | -90% | -69% | -44% | -71% | -83% | -55% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -7% | -46% | -20% | -52% | -35% | +41% | -13% | -21% | +8% | -41% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Caerphilly
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Caerphilly's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021