NP22 5XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 5XL

NP22 5XL, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.10 per 1,000 population. This NP22 5XL 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 5XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 5XL, encompassing approximately 535 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NP22 5XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4
  • Lawn Terrace with total crimes: 3

NP22 5XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences941.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour516.81400.00%
Other theft39.34200.00%
Shoplifting25.600.00%
Drugs13.740.00%
Burglary11.870.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

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 offences833.6233.33%
Public order314.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.60100.00%
Vehicle crime13.74-66.67%
Robbery11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.2820.00%
Vehicle crime311.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.60-87.50%
Drugs11.870.00%
Public order11.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour842.9660.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.94-44.44%
Vehicle crime49.34300.00%
Public order27.470.00%
Other theft23.74100.00%
Burglary13.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences941.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.8166.67%
Public order29.340.00%
Other theft13.74-50.00%
Robbery11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-66.67%
Theft from the person11.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%

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 behaviour320.55-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.60-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.600.00%
Other theft25.60100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour414.94-33.33%
Public order27.470.00%
Other theft13.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

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 behaviour642.96-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson311.210.00%
Shoplifting35.600.00%
Public order25.600.00%
Robbery13.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1050.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences718.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.080.00%
Public order25.600.00%
Drugs23.740.00%
Burglary13.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour416.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.47-20.00%
Shoplifting17.470.00%

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 behaviour626.15-80.65%
Violence and sexual offences511.21-72.22%
Public order19.34-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-87.50%
Robbery11.870.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31141.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences1857.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson833.620.00%
Public order814.940.00%
Other theft414.940.00%
Burglary37.470.00%
Vehicle crime25.600.00%
Drugs23.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 202331

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Lawn Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Colenso Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B4257
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Brewery Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Nant Celyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bryn-Teg Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1