Abertridwr and Senghenydd Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Abertridwr and Senghenydd in January 2026 reveals a starkly low overall rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 92.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This built-up area within Caerphilly, likely characterised by a mix of residential and industrial zones, saw only three crimes reported—a figure that underscores its status as one of the safest areas in the UK. The crime mix shows a notable concentration in violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 66.7% of all incidents, followed by drug-related crimes at 33.3%. This balance diverges from the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours, may partly explain the low overall rate, as reduced retail activity and fewer outdoor interactions could limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The absence of property crimes in the local breakdown further suggests that the area’s characteristics—including strong community cohesion or limited commercial activity—likely contribute to its exceptionally low crime levels. While the rise in violent crime compared to December 2025 is significant, the absolute numbers remain minuscule, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile.

The most striking shift in January 2026 was the 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from zero to two incidents. This category, which now accounts for 66.7% of all crimes, is 88% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Drug-related crimes, the second most common category, also fell 29% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crime in the local mix contrasts with the broader UK trend, where property crimes often dominate. This shift may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which could alter patterns of interaction in public spaces. For residents, the low overall rate—0.5 per 1,000—remains a stark contrast to national averages, though the rise in violent crime warrants attention to local safety measures.

The crime rate in Abertridwr and Senghenydd for January 2026 rose by 206.7% compared to December 2025, moving from 0.2 to 0.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant in percentage terms, remains within a context of extreme low absolute numbers. Over the course of the month, only three crimes were reported—equivalent to roughly zero crimes per day, a figure that underscores the area’s exceptionally low daily crime exposure. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 2,159 residents, a statistic that, when scaled to the local population of 6,477, illustrates the rarity of crime in this built-up area. This monthly exposure is far below the UK average, which would require a much larger population to reach similar totals. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the month-on-month increase, the area remains among the safest in the UK, with crime levels that are orders of magnitude lower than national benchmarks.