Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP11 · Caerphilly
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP18 · Newport
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Abercarn has less crime — 54 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Caerleon saw somewhat more crime than Abercarn in April 2026 (72 vs 54 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abercarn sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13), while Caerleon has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Abercarn recorded fewer crimes than Caerleon — 54 vs 72 incidents. That is 25% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Caerleon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Abercarn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 72).