Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NP16 · Monmouthshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Arvans has less crime — 48 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood recorded substantially more crime than St Arvans in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 48, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27), while St Arvans has more Shoplifting (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, St Arvans recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 48 vs 178 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. St Arvans is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Arvans had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Arvans recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 178).