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Crime in Bedwas

Bedwas had 877 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 167.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% above the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

CF83, Caerphilly · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bedwas

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167.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common280 in 3 months

Month by month

273 Mar 243 Apr 228 May 247 Jun 340 Jul 290 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence28032%
anti-social behaviour20523%
public order10312%
criminal damage9611%
shoplifting465%
vehicle crime374%
theft283%
burglary243%

Bedwas against Caerphilly

TypeBedwas per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence53.437.2▲ 22%
Burglary4.63▼ 11%
Vehicle crime7.14.5▲ 6%
Anti-social behaviour39.125.5▲ 27%
Theft and robbery8.64.7▲ 18%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bedwas167.3▲ 18%
Caerphilly154.3▲ 9%
Trethomas149.4▲ 21%
Llanbradach92.1▲ 7%
Ynys-ddu87.7▲ 61%
Abertridwr80.7▲ 2%
Machen70▲ 21%
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 Bedwas a safe area?

Bedwas had about 167.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bedwas?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (280), followed by anti-social behaviour (205) and public order (103).