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Crime in Cefn Hengoed

Cefn Hengoed had 188 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 39th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% below the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

CF82, Caerphilly · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cefn Hengoed

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62.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
39 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

82 Mar 71 Apr 69 May 57 Jun 66 Jul 65 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cefn Hengoed. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7238%
anti-social behaviour3720%
criminal damage2413%
public order1810%
shoplifting105%
vehicle crime95%
other crime63%
theft42%

Cefn Hengoed against Caerphilly

TypeCefn Hengoed per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence24.137.2▼ 10%
Burglary1.33–
Vehicle crime34.5▼ 59%
Anti-social behaviour12.425.5▼ 16%
Theft and robbery2.34.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Maesycwmmer135.7▼ 2%
Ystrad Mynach111.6▼ 4%
Pengam111.4▲ 5%
Hengoed91▼ 1%
Gelligaer78.5▲ 4%
Tir-y-Berth76.9▼ 4%
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 Cefn Hengoed a safe area?

Cefn Hengoed had about 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 39 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cefn Hengoed?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (37) and criminal damage (24).