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Crime in Pontlottyn

Pontlottyn had 158 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 194.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 74% above the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

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

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194.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common54 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Mar 40 Apr 53 May 44 Jun 52 Jul 62 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5434%
anti-social behaviour3220%
criminal damage2214%
public order159%
burglary96%
vehicle crime74%
drugs53%
theft53%

Pontlottyn against Caerphilly

TypePontlottyn per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence66.337.2▼ 2%
Burglary11.13–
Vehicle crime8.64.5–
Anti-social behaviour39.325.5▲ 33%
Theft and robbery8.64.7–

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%
Tredegar199.8▲ 14%
Pontlottyn194.1▲ 14%
Tir-Phil177.8▲ 24%
New Tredegar137.4▲ 15%
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 Pontlottyn a safe area?

Pontlottyn had about 194.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pontlottyn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (54), followed by anti-social behaviour (32) and criminal damage (22).