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Crime in Blackwood

Blackwood had 1,055 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 135 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

NP12, Caerphilly · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blackwood

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135crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common352 in 3 months

Month by month

313 Mar 290 Apr 293 May 334 Jun 340 Jul 381 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35233%
anti-social behaviour25524%
criminal damage12212%
public order10510%
vehicle crime505%
theft424%
burglary414%
shoplifting363%

Blackwood against Caerphilly

TypeBlackwood per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence4537.2▲ 17%
Burglary5.23▼ 2%
Vehicle crime6.44.5▼ 15%
Anti-social behaviour32.625.5▲ 39%
Theft and robbery6.54.7▲ 28%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gilfach155.4▲ 3%
Blackwood135▲ 18%
Pontllanfraith133.7▲ 22%
Pengam111.4▲ 5%
Tir-y-Berth76.9▼ 4%
Oakdale67.2▲ 6%
Cefn Hengoed62.9▼ 15%
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 Blackwood a safe area?

Blackwood had about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Blackwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (352), followed by anti-social behaviour (255) and criminal damage (122).