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Crime in Risca

Risca had 411 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 111.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

NP11, Caerphilly · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Risca

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111.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common134 in 3 months

Month by month

135 Mar 168 Apr 121 May 118 Jun 142 Jul 151 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13433%
anti-social behaviour11327%
public order4310%
criminal damage359%
theft205%
vehicle crime154%
other crime113%
drugs102%

Risca against Caerphilly

TypeRisca per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence36.537.2▼ 23%
Burglary2.73–
Vehicle crime4.14.5▲ 7%
Anti-social behaviour30.825.5▲ 6%
Theft and robbery7.44.7▲ 59%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crosskeys138.8▼ 8%
Cefn121.3▲ 53%
Risca111.9▼ 3%
Cwmcarn88.8▲ 59%
Machen70▲ 21%
Rhiwderin64.1▲ 64%
Rogerstone44.8▲ 24%
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 Risca a safe area?

Risca had about 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Risca?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (134), followed by anti-social behaviour (113) and public order (43).