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Crime in NP12 2YN

How much crime is recorded in NP12 2YN, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
Pontllan-fraith
Council
Caerphilly
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,989 (2024)
Crime

How safe is NP12 2YN

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 28.3 offences per 1,000 people a year in the NP12 2YN area, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 6 of 10 against all neighbourhoods.

Higher-harm crime band
6/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Around the middle of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
28.3
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
62
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 67
By type

What crime is recorded

Recorded offences per 1,000 people a year (counting both residents and people who work locally, or per 1,000 households for burglary).

NP12 2YNNational
Violence and sexual offences22.023.6
Anti-social behaviour11.510.7
Public order7.84.6
Burglary6.09.1
Criminal damage and arson5.54.7
Shoplifting5.58.4
Vehicle crime3.23.5
Drugs1.72.4
Other theft1.54.5
Possession of weapons1.00.9
Robbery0.31.4
Other crime0.31.5
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has fallen 16% since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
0
10
20
30
2022202320242025

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, resolved to neighbourhoods. Rates cover September 2025 to August 2026, the latest twelve months published.

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