Risca Crime Rate

Risca's crime rate of 67.9 per 1,000 residents is 25.6% below the UK average, reflecting a safer profile overall. However, anti-social behaviour remains 11% above the national average, highlighting unique local challenges. A 40.3% year-on-year decrease in crime, coupled with a sharp 100% increase in bicycle theft, underscores the complexity of crime trends in this built-up area.

Risca is a built-up area within Caerphilly, characterized by a mix of residential and commercial zones. Its proximity to larger urban centers and commuter routes likely influences crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and public order issues stemming from transient populations. Economic factors, such as employment opportunities in nearby industries, may also contribute to fluctuations in crime rates.

Risca's most surprising finding is that anti-social behaviour remains 11% above the UK average, despite a 34% year-on-year decline. This may be linked to the area's built-up nature, where higher population density and transient communities could foster such incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though 23% below the UK average, still dominate as the most common crime type, potentially reflecting local socioeconomic pressures. Public order issues, 14% above the UK average, may correlate with youth demographics or event-related activity. Notably, property crime is 49.9% below the UK average, possibly due to effective policing or community initiatives. The sharp 100% increase in bicycle theft YoY is unusual, though likely tied to seasonal cycling trends or targeted theft opportunities in shared spaces.

Crime in Risca has decreased by 40.3% year-on-year, with a sharp decline in September 2025 (0.1 per 1,000/month). This decline likely reflects effective policing and seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity in late summer. However, bicycle theft surged by 100% YoY, possibly linked to increased cycling during the year or targeted theft opportunities. The overall decrease contrasts with a 34% drop in anti-social behaviour, which remains 11% above the UK average, suggesting persistent local challenges.

How To Keep Safe in Risca

Avoid unlit areas at night, as vehicle crime peaks between 12am–6am. Secure vehicles with immobilizers and GPS tracking, given the 100% YoY rise in bicycle theft. Report anti-social behaviour promptly to local authorities, as this remains 11% above the UK average. Use community safety apps like Neighbourhood Watch to stay informed about local incidents and share sightings of suspicious activity.

Crime in Risca peaks during afternoon hours (12pm–6pm), with theft accounting for 50% of incidents, suggesting opportunities during shopping or work commutes. Evening hours (6pm–12am) see a mix of theft (19%) and other crimes (66%), reflecting nightlife activity or unsecured properties. Nighttime (12am–6am) is dominated by vehicle crime (22%) and other crimes (54%), likely due to reduced surveillance and increased vulnerability of parked vehicles. Morning hours (6am–12pm) show lower overall crime but still include 46% theft, potentially linked to early retail activity.

Risca's crime rate is 82% higher than Machen (37.3 per 1,000), the safest nearby area, but 5% higher than Trethomas (64.4 per 1,000). This disparity may reflect differences in population density, economic opportunities, and policing effectiveness across these built-up areas within Caerphilly.

Home security in Risca should prioritize proactive measures, such as scOS's vehicle registration verification to deter targeted theft, and behavioural pattern learning to distinguish legitimate activity from threats. Given the 100% YoY increase in bicycle theft, securing bikes with GPS tracking and using scOS's real-time alerts could mitigate risks. For property crime, scOS's perimeter detection and multi-camera monitoring offer additional safeguards against burglaries, which remain 65% below the UK average.