NP12 1WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP12 1WS

NP12 1WS, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.89 per 1,000 population. This NP12 1WS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP12 postcode area, which has experienced 222 crimes and a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP12 1WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP12 1WS, encompassing approximately 2488 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP12 1WS area, explore the NP12 1WS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

NP12 1WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cwrt Y Waun with total crimes: 5
  • Apollo Way with total crimes: 4
  • Maes Y Coed with total crimes: 4

NP12 1WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.89-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour135.22-18.75%
Public order95.2228.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.62133.33%
Burglary32.81200.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.9040.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.4477.78%
Public order76.4340.00%
Vehicle crime42.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-50.00%
Drugs21.21-33.33%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.62100.00%
Public order52.41-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.01400.00%
Other theft42.010.00%
Drugs31.610.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.6611.11%
Public order78.04250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.2350.00%
Burglary33.620.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.26-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour67.2320.00%
Vehicle crime42.41300.00%
Public order21.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.0862.50%
Public order510.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.01-28.57%
Other crime32.010.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.43133.33%
Public order52.81400.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.26-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson77.2375.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-50.00%
Public order11.21-80.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.0764.29%
Anti-social behaviour69.24-14.29%
Public order52.41-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.07-48.15%
Public order95.6328.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.62-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.850.00%
Public order74.420.00%
Possession of weapons12.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202421
June 202415
May 202420
April 202418
March 202418
February 202426
January 202416
December 202318
November 202323
October 202314
September 202327

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 20249
May 20243
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP12 1WS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cwrt Y Waun
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Apollo Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maes Y Coed
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bryn-Rhedyn
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Albany Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clos Gwendraeth
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Waunllwyn Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Frost Place
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Clos Gronw
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Heol Y Dderwen
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Palmer Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Alderman Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Attlee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parfitt Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Portland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Gardd Jolyon
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rhys Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Clos Claerwen
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Golwg Y Bont
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Clos Afon Tywi
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cwrt Bryn Y Grug
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Twyn Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pwllglas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1