Gwent Police

Is St Cadoc and Penygarn Safe?

Crime statistics for St Cadoc and Penygarn. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 94 crimes
77 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

94 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 94 total crimes recorded in St Cadoc and Penygarn

Violent Crime
38 40.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
23 24.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
12 12.8%
Public Order
8 8.5%
Burglary
5 5.3%
Other Crime
3 3.2%
Other Theft
3 3.2%
Drugs
1 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
1 1.1%
Vehicle Crime
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for St Cadoc and Penygarn — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Cadoc and Penygarn safe?

St Cadoc and Penygarn has a CrimeRadar safety score of 77/100, rated Safe. A total of 94 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. St Cadoc and Penygarn is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in St Cadoc and Penygarn in the last 12 months?

94 crimes were recorded in St Cadoc and Penygarn in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 6% compared to the previous 12-month period (100 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 38 incidents.

What is the most common crime in St Cadoc and Penygarn?

The most common crime in St Cadoc and Penygarn is Violent Crime, with 38 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in St Cadoc and Penygarn increasing or decreasing?

Crime in St Cadoc and Penygarn is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 6% — from 100 crimes in the previous 12 months to 94 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for St Cadoc and Penygarn?

St Cadoc and Penygarn has a safety score of 77 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does St Cadoc and Penygarn compare to the Gwent Police average?

St Cadoc and Penygarn has a safety score of 77/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 63/100. St Cadoc and Penygarn is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in St Cadoc and Penygarn?

0% of crimes recorded in St Cadoc and Penygarn resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gwent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in St Cadoc and Penygarn?

38 violent crimes were recorded in St Cadoc and Penygarn in the last 12 months — representing 40.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 12 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for St Cadoc and Penygarn last updated?

The crime data for St Cadoc and Penygarn was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare St Cadoc and Penygarn with other areas?

You can compare St Cadoc and Penygarn with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.