Crime Rates at Maes Yr Afon, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2GR

Maes Yr Afon area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Blackwood , and the 85th 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 Maes Yr Afon (NP12 2GR) in the last 12 months was 27.6 per 1,000 residents and was 82.3% lower than the Blackwood average (155.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Maes Yr Afon (NP12 2GR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Penmaen Road, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodfield Terrace (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.