Total Crime Rate
68.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bryn Dolwen area has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bedwas and Trethomas , and the 272nd 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 Bryn Dolwen (CF83 8GH) in the last 12 months was 68.5 per 1,000 residents and was 27.7% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bryn Dolwen (CF83 8GH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bryn Dolwen, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bryn Close (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
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