Crime Rate in Torfaen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torfaen

The total recorded crimes in Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 1,129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torfaen crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Torfaen, encompassing approximately 92,276 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (440) incidents (16.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (236) incidents (18.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (114) incidents (4.59% increase)
Torfaen Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Twm Barlwm View with total crimes: 22
  • Hospital Road with total crimes: 15

Torfaen Police Info:

Gwent Police

Torfaen Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Llantarnam (189 crimes), and the safest, Coed Eva (13 crimes), is 176 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Torfaen.

Similarly, the area of Cwmbran (203 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hollybush & Henllys (32 crimes), with a difference of 171 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torfaen.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Llantarnam189
Pontypool Fawr105
Trevethin and Penygarn96
Blaenavon85
Pontnewydd79

Safest Wards:

New Inn34
Fairwater33
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir24
Greenmeadow17
Coed Eva13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cwmbran203
Trefethin & Pen-y-garn130
Pontypool117
Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran92
Blaenavon85

Safest Areas:

Griffithstown & Sebastopol78
West Pontnewydd & Thornhill73
Fairwater & Greenmeadow42
New Inn34
Hollybush & Henllys32

Torfaen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 440 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 236 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (379 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (200 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (373 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (189 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (354 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (203 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (340 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (194 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (348 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (117 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 368 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 125 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (380 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (163 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (410 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (163 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (371 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (142 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (340 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (177 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202548
May 202539
April 202540
March 202560
January 202538
December 202443
November 202437
October 202444
September 202442
August 202449

A total of 4106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 342.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 440 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025440
June 2025379
May 2025373
April 2025354
March 2025340
February 20253
January 2025348
December 2024368
November 2024380
October 2024410
September 2024371
August 2024340

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 1128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025108
June 202596
May 2025131
April 202597
March 2025103
January 202585
December 202485
November 202496
October 2024118
September 2024115
August 202494

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 298 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202530
May 202524
April 202533
March 202533
January 202532
December 202416
November 202426
October 202427
September 202426
August 202420

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
January 20256
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 675 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202546
May 202568
April 202564
March 202595
January 202558
December 202438
November 202474
October 202466
September 202448
August 202462

A total of 985 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025109
May 202594
April 202585
March 202581
January 202582
December 202476
November 202492
October 202482
September 202484
August 202486

A total of 323 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202531
May 202524
April 202529
March 202537
January 202524
December 202438
November 202420
October 202433
September 202428
August 202430

A total of 268 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202516
May 202526
April 202513
March 202518
January 202525
December 202424
November 202421
October 202424
September 202434
August 202436

A total of 181 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 202518
April 202523
March 202513
January 202524
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 1909 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 173.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025236
June 2025200
May 2025189
April 2025203
March 2025194
January 2025117
December 2024125
November 2024163
October 2024163
September 2024142
August 2024177

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Torfaen in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Torfaen postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson4
Theft from the person1
Burglary1
2. Twm Barlwm View (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft2
Other crime1
3. Hospital Road (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Other crime1
4. Redbrook Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
5. Llantarnam Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1

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