Total Crime Rate
66.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025William Street area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bedwas and Trethomas , and the 263rd 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 William Street (CF83 8DQ) in the last 12 months was 66.9 per 1,000 residents and was 29.3% lower than the Bedwas and Trethomas average (94.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around William Street (CF83 8DQ), the main crime hotspot is near Clôs Dinas Wen. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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