Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP11 · Caerphilly
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Abercarn has less crime — 54 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood recorded substantially more crime than Abercarn in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 54, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abercarn sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Blackwood has more Criminal damage & arson (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Abercarn recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 54 vs 178 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Abercarn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abercarn saw higher rates of Public order while Blackwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Abercarn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 178).