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Crime in Abercarn

Abercarn had 272 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 106.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

NP11, Caerphilly · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Abercarn

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106.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common85 in 3 months

Month by month

106 Mar 105 Apr 103 May 87 Jun 85 Jul 100 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Abercarn. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour8531%
violence7728%
public order4215%
criminal damage249%
theft124%
other crime93%
drugs93%
vehicle crime73%

Abercarn against Caerphilly

TypeAbercarn per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence30.237.2▼ 26%
Burglary23▼ 69%
Vehicle crime2.74.5–
Anti-social behaviour33.325.5▼ 3%
Theft and robbery4.74.70%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crosskeys138.8▼ 8%
Abercarn106.6▼ 13%
Newbridge98▼ 8%
Crumlin96.6▲ 9%
Cwmcarn88.8▲ 59%
Gwyddon82.9▼ 13%
West End77.8▼ 29%
See every Caerphilly area ranked on the crime in Caerphilly page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Abercarn a safe area?

Abercarn had about 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Abercarn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (85), followed by violence (77) and public order (42).