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Crime in Fochriw

Fochriw had 72 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 96.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was up 36% on the three months before.

CF81, Caerphilly · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Fochriw

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96.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
+36%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 17 Apr 20 May 22 Jun 21 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2332%
anti-social behaviour1926%
public order1014%
criminal damage710%
other crime46%
burglary34%
vehicle crime34%
drugs23%

Fochriw against Caerphilly

TypeFochriw per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence30.937.2▼ 8%
Burglary43–
Vehicle crime44.5–
Anti-social behaviour25.525.5▲ 90%
Theft and robbery04.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rhymney201.1▲ 13%
Pontlottyn194.1▲ 14%
Tir-Phil177.8▲ 24%
Fochriw96.7▲ 36%
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 Fochriw a safe area?

Fochriw had about 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Fochriw?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and public order (10).