NP22 5XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 5XJ

NP22 5XJ, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.01 per 1,000 population. This NP22 5XJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP22 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 16.52 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP22 5XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 5XJ, encompassing approximately 394 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP22 5XJ area, explore the NP22 5XJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NP22 5XJ area, visit the NP22 5XJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP22 5XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4
  • Heol Klockner with total crimes: 2
  • Rhymney Walk with total crimes: 2

NP22 5XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.01166.67%
Public order320.27200.00%
Vehicle crime17.600.00%
Robbery12.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.60-80.00%
Drugs12.530.00%
Public order12.530.00%

In June 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 behaviour538.0125.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.67-42.86%
Vehicle crime310.14200.00%
Burglary17.600.00%
Public order12.53-50.00%
Other theft12.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences745.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour417.7433.33%
Public order210.140.00%
Other theft15.070.00%
Robbery12.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.53-66.67%
Theft from the person12.530.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour325.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.600.00%
Other theft17.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences638.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.21-33.33%
Public order210.140.00%
Other theft15.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%
Other crime12.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour660.82-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences615.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson315.2150.00%
Shoplifting37.600.00%
Public order27.600.00%
Burglary15.070.00%
Robbery12.530.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%
Other theft12.530.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour858.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences720.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.740.00%
Public order25.070.00%
Drugs25.070.00%
Theft from the person15.070.00%
Burglary12.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.67-33.33%
Shoplifting110.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour630.41-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.21-72.22%
Public order112.67-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30177.4025.00%
Violence and sexual offences1876.03260.00%
Criminal damage and arson845.620.00%
Public order720.270.00%
Burglary317.740.00%
Vehicle crime27.600.00%
Drugs25.070.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24111.5120.00%
Public order760.8216.67%
Violence and sexual offences517.74-44.44%
Other theft312.670.00%
Vehicle crime27.600.00%
Drugs25.070.00%
Possession of weapons15.070.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20101.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences950.690.00%
Public order622.810.00%
Other theft315.210.00%
Vehicle crime27.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20237
September 20237
August 20236

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202318
September 20235
August 20239

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 202330
September 202324
August 202320

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20238

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP22 5XJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Heol Klockner
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rhymney Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. B4257
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lawn Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ramsden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1