Crap Towns / Caerphilly / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Caerphilly?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 91 problems in Caerphilly were reported on FixMyStreet: 27.5 per 10,000 people, 35% higher than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 16 reports (4.8 per 10,000 people, 41% higher than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 16 | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 11 | 3.3 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 8 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 13 | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 3 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 3 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 35 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Beddau | 9.1 km | 57.1 |
| Cardiff | 9.0 km | 35.5 |
| Caerphilly | – | 27.5 |
| Pontllanfraith | 8.7 km | 25.6 |
| Risca | 8.4 km | 23.7 |
| Bedwas | 2.9 km | 23.2 |
| Blackwood | 10.2 km | 19.0 |
| Pontypridd | 8.0 km | 17.9 |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 3.9 km | 16.0 |
| Church Village | 6.9 km | 12.0 |
| Ystrad Mynach | 7.8 km | 11.0 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |