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Crime in Cwmcarn

Cwmcarn had 70 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 88.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was up 59% on the three months before.

NP11, Caerphilly · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cwmcarn

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88.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
+59%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 13 Apr 13 May 14 Jun 24 Jul 32 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2941%
violence1521%
criminal damage710%
public order710%
drugs34%
vehicle crime23%
theft23%
other crime23%

Cwmcarn against Caerphilly

TypeCwmcarn per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence1937.2▼ 12%
Burglary2.53–
Vehicle crime2.54.5–
Anti-social behaviour36.825.5–
Theft and robbery2.54.7–

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%
Risca111.9▼ 3%
Abercarn106.6▼ 13%
Newbridge98▼ 8%
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 Cwmcarn a safe area?

Cwmcarn had about 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Cwmcarn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (29), followed by violence (15) and criminal damage (7).