NP22 5LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 5LX

NP22 5LX, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.40 per 1,000 population. This NP22 5LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP22 postcode area, which has experienced 231 crimes and a crime rate of 17.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP22 5LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 5LX, encompassing approximately 1142 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP22 5LX area, explore the NP22 5LX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP22 5LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Way with total crimes: 21
  • Nursery Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Jerusalem Street with total crimes: 5

NP22 5LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1139.4057.14%
Criminal damage and arson109.63400.00%
Public order78.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.13100.00%
Burglary45.25100.00%
Other theft43.50300.00%
Shoplifting33.5050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.13200.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.63-50.00%
Burglary15.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-85.71%
Public order10.88-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.14-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.51600.00%
Public order26.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.2687.50%
Drugs213.130.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-75.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5033.33%
Public order23.50-33.33%
Shoplifting11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.39-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour57.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.38200.00%
Public order32.630.00%
Other theft12.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5128.57%
Anti-social behaviour17.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order718.39250.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.13-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.13200.00%
Burglary22.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.63-23.08%
Other theft38.750.00%
Public order22.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.75-83.33%
Burglary10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.8962.50%
Anti-social behaviour611.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.25300.00%
Public order43.500.00%
Vehicle crime23.50-60.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.390.00%
Vehicle crime57.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.380.00%
Burglary14.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 202415
April 20248
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP22 5LX 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. Nursery Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Jerusalem Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tan-Y-Bryn
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brynhyfrd
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brookfield Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Duffryn View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B4256
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Plantation Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1