Blackwood vs New Tredegar — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blackwood

NP12 · Caerphilly

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Criminal damage & arson27

New Tredegar

NP24 · Caerphilly

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

New Tredegar has less crime — 1 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Blackwood recorded substantially more crime than New Tredegar in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 1, a 178.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (49) and Anti-social behaviour (41), while New Tredegar has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blackwood or New Tredegar safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, New Tredegar recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 1 vs 178 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. New Tredegar is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Blackwood and New Tredegar?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while New Tredegar had more Other theft. Overall, New Tredegar recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 178).

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