NP22 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22

NP22, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NP22 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NP22, encompassing approximately 13318 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (9.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)

NP22 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wellington Way with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

NP22 Crime Map

Postcodes in NP22

The postcode district are associated with the NP22, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NP22 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8016.299.59%
Anti-social behaviour356.01-22.22%
Public order332.6317.86%
Criminal damage and arson272.4858.82%
Other theft132.0330.00%
Burglary80.9860.00%
Shoplifting80.600.00%
Drugs40.6033.33%
Other crime40.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7315.691.39%
Anti-social behaviour455.484.65%
Public order283.38-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson172.10-29.17%
Other theft101.28-9.09%
Vehicle crime90.75-43.75%
Shoplifting80.68-27.27%
Burglary50.60150.00%
Other crime40.38-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.300.00%
Drugs30.30-62.50%
Robbery20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7216.97-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour435.4130.30%
Public order303.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson242.2541.18%
Vehicle crime161.8033.33%
Other theft111.2037.50%
Shoplifting110.8357.14%
Drugs80.83300.00%
Other crime70.60250.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7413.07-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour335.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.480.00%
Public order151.28-16.67%
Vehicle crime121.1350.00%
Other theft80.900.00%
Shoplifting70.60-22.22%
Burglary30.53-57.14%
Other crime20.23-60.00%
Drugs20.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8014.3437.93%
Anti-social behaviour306.017.14%
Public order182.2512.50%
Criminal damage and arson171.35-15.00%
Shoplifting91.2828.57%
Other theft80.6814.29%
Vehicle crime80.6060.00%
Burglary70.6075.00%
Drugs60.5320.00%
Other crime50.45-28.57%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5811.94-15.94%
Anti-social behaviour284.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.1066.67%
Public order161.5014.29%
Shoplifting71.20133.33%
Other crime70.530.00%
Other theft70.5375.00%
Vehicle crime50.53-16.67%
Drugs50.38400.00%
Burglary40.3833.33%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6911.2616.95%
Anti-social behaviour285.187.69%
Public order142.107.69%
Criminal damage and arson121.05-20.00%
Other crime70.90250.00%
Vehicle crime60.53-14.29%
Other theft40.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Burglary30.23-50.00%
Shoplifting30.23-78.57%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5911.94-19.18%
Anti-social behaviour264.43-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson151.95-55.88%
Shoplifting141.1375.00%
Public order131.05-13.33%
Other theft120.989.09%
Vehicle crime70.90-66.67%
Burglary60.53-14.29%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7315.9914.06%
Anti-social behaviour385.4815.15%
Criminal damage and arson342.8578.95%
Vehicle crime212.55162.50%
Public order151.5850.00%
Other theft111.13-35.29%
Shoplifting80.83300.00%
Burglary70.6040.00%
Drugs40.5333.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.08-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6412.54-12.33%
Anti-social behaviour334.8132.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.48-26.92%
Other theft171.43142.86%
Public order101.28-9.09%
Vehicle crime80.7514.29%
Burglary50.60-37.50%
Other crime50.38150.00%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Shoplifting20.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7312.69-18.89%
Criminal damage and arson265.4844.44%
Anti-social behaviour251.95-62.12%
Public order111.88-54.17%
Burglary80.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.60-12.50%
Other theft70.53-30.00%
Shoplifting40.53-20.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9017.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour666.760.00%
Public order244.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.800.00%
Burglary101.350.00%
Other theft100.750.00%
Vehicle crime80.750.00%
Shoplifting50.600.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 430 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202445
July 202443
June 202433
May 202430
April 202428
March 202428
February 202426
January 202438
December 202333
November 202325
October 202366

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202428
July 202430
June 202415
May 202418
April 202416
March 202414
February 202413
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202324

A total of 865 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202473
July 202472
June 202474
May 202480
April 202458
March 202469
February 202459
January 202473
December 202364
November 202373
October 202390

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 202424
June 202417
May 202417
April 202420
March 202412
February 202415
January 202434
December 202319
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 202412
January 202411
December 202317
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 202414
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202416
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 202421
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP22 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wellington Way
    Total21
    Criminal damage and arson8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Ebenezer Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. High Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Brangwyn Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Green Meadow
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 9. Nursery Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Jerusalem Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Attlee Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 12. Park Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stryd Fasnachol
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Tan-Y-Bryn
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rhodfa Cripps
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Upper Salisbury Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. The Circle
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Iron Row
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Brynhyfrd
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. United Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Lawn Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Walter Conway Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Attlee Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. The Promenade D'Orvault
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 27. Alexandra Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Sirhowy Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Mechanic Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1