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Crime in Nelson

Nelson had 315 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 96 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

CF46, Caerphilly · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nelson

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96crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

73 Mar 81 Apr 104 May 90 Jun 135 Jul 90 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nelson. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12239%
anti-social behaviour5417%
public order299%
criminal damage289%
vehicle crime227%
theft206%
other crime144%
shoplifting103%

Nelson against Caerphilly

TypeNelson per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence37.237.2▲ 5%
Burglary33▼ 9%
Vehicle crime6.74.5▲ 83%
Anti-social behaviour16.525.5▲ 46%
Theft and robbery6.74.7▲ 69%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Nelson96▲ 22%
Gelligaer78.5▲ 4%
Abercynon75.8▲ 25%
Treharris75.2▲ 25%
Edwardsville71.8▲ 18%
Trelewis68.3▲ 55%
Quakers Yard62.2▲ 35%
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 Nelson a safe area?

Nelson had about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Nelson?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (122), followed by anti-social behaviour (54) and public order (29).