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Burglary Rates in Risca West

Caerphilly, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Partial crime data

Gwent has published only 4 of 12 months of crime data (May 2025 to Aug 2025), so the figures below understate the true annual totals for Risca West.

Risca West recorded 3 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 83% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

3

0.59 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

228

44.8 per 1,000 residents

83% below the UK average72% below the Wales regional average

How does Risca West rank?

Within Caerphilly

25 of 31 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

5th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
75
33%
Violence & Sexual
72
32%
Anti-social Behaviour
59
26%
Shoplifting
9
4%
Vehicle Crime
6
3%
Burglary
3
1%
Drug Offences
2
1%
Theft from Person
2
1%
Robbery
0
0%

Property mix in Risca West

Source: Census 2021 · 2,365 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 38%Terraced 41%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Risca West is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Risca West homeowners

Most homes in Risca West are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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