Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NP4 · Torfaen
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Trevethin has less crime — 92 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood recorded notably higher crime than Trevethin in April 2026 — 178 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27), while Trevethin has more Public order (10). 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, Trevethin recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 92 vs 178 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Trevethin 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 Trevethin had more Public order. Overall, Trevethin recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 178).