UPPER CHURCH STREET, CF81 8TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF81 8TH

UPPER CHURCH STREET, CF81 8TH, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.09 per 1,000 population. This CF81 8TH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF81 postcode area, which has experienced 74 crimes and a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF81 8TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF81 8TH, encompassing approximately 1801 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF81 8TH area, explore the CF81 8TH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CF81 8TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper High Street with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 4

UPPER CHURCH STREET, CF81 8TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.09-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour59.4366.67%
Public order32.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.31-14.29%
Public order49.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66200.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.09162.50%
Public order611.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.22100.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.3260.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.44-40.00%
Public order31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.7584.62%
Anti-social behaviour513.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.770.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.43-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77200.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.20100.00%
Vehicle crime511.10150.00%
Public order52.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77-20.00%
Shoplifting22.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-75.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.77-20.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.09-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour57.77-16.67%
Other theft42.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-25.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.7529.41%
Anti-social behaviour612.2150.00%
Public order43.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.22100.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.760.00%
Public order69.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.33-42.86%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.430.00%
Vehicle crime33.880.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 20248
May 202424
April 202413
March 202420
February 202410
January 202414
December 202322
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF81 8TH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Upper High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cross Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. St Gwladys Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mcdonnell Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Baldwin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ruth Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1