Crime Rates at Lower Francis Street, Abertridwr, Caerphilly, CF83 4DW

Lower Francis Street area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Aber Valley , and the 198th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lower Francis Street (CF83 4DW) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.1% lower than the Aber Valley average (95.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 30.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 68.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lower Francis Street (CF83 4DW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Havard Road, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dan-Y-Meio (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.