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Crime in Hengoed

Hengoed had 274 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% below the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

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

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91crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common98 in 3 months

Month by month

93 Mar 89 Apr 95 May 90 Jun 87 Jul 97 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9836%
anti-social behaviour5721%
criminal damage3714%
public order3613%
vehicle crime124%
theft114%
other crime114%
drugs41%

Hengoed against Caerphilly

TypeHengoed per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence32.637.2▼ 10%
Burglary13–
Vehicle crime44.50%
Anti-social behaviour18.925.5▼ 3%
Theft and robbery44.7▼ 25%

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 Hengoed a safe area?

Hengoed had about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hengoed?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (98), followed by anti-social behaviour (57) and criminal damage (37).