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Crime in Gilfach

Gilfach had 236 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 155.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

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

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155.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common90 in 3 months

Month by month

75 Mar 66 Apr 89 May 79 Jun 76 Jul 81 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9038%
anti-social behaviour5122%
criminal damage3113%
public order2410%
other crime104%
theft83%
burglary73%
drugs52%

Gilfach against Caerphilly

TypeGilfach per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence59.337.2▲ 6%
Burglary4.63–
Vehicle crime2.64.5▼ 69%
Anti-social behaviour33.625.5▲ 16%
Theft and robbery5.94.7▼ 18%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gilfach155.4▲ 3%
Bargoed144.2▲ 9%
Aberbargoed137.3▲ 12%
Pengam111.4▲ 5%
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 Gilfach a safe area?

Gilfach had about 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gilfach?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (90), followed by anti-social behaviour (51) and criminal damage (31).