Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NP18 · Newport
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Caerleon has less crime — 72 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood recorded notably higher crime than Caerleon in April 2026 — 178 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41), while Caerleon has more Public order (12). 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, Caerleon recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 72 vs 178 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Caerleon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Caerleon had more Public order. Overall, Caerleon recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 178).