HIGHMEAD, NP12 2PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP12 2PE

HIGHMEAD, NP12 2PE, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This NP12 2PE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP12 postcode area, which has experienced 160 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP12 2PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP12 2PE, encompassing approximately 1986 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP12 2PE area, explore the NP12 2PE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP12 2PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mary'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Broadmead with total crimes: 2
  • Pen-Y-Mead with total crimes: 2

HIGHMEAD, NP12 2PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.06-9.09%
Public order45.03100.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0683.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.54-33.33%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.54-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.02200.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.57250.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.05100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.52-33.33%
Public order22.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-87.50%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.55700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.03-45.45%
Vehicle crime13.02-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5622.22%
Vehicle crime45.540.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.56-25.00%
Burglary24.53100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.07140.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.04200.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.05133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.52-28.57%
Other theft12.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.5840.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0250.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246
March 202411
February 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP12 2PE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Mary'S Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Broadmead
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pen-Y-Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Mynyddislwyn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heol Trelyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rhymney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highmead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Treowen Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1