Crime Rate in Torfaen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torfaen

The total recorded crimes in Torfaen, UK in March 2025 are around 989 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torfaen crime rate of 10.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (340) incidents (11233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (194) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (103) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Torfaen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Twm Barlwm View with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

Torfaen Police Info:

Gwent Police

Torfaen Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Llantarnam (166 crimes), and the safest, Llanfrechfa and Ponthir (18 crimes), is 148 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Torfaen.

Similarly, the area of Cwmbran (219 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to New Inn (27 crimes), with a difference of 192 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torfaen.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Llantarnam166
Pontypool Fawr101
Upper Cwmbran75
Trevethin and Penygarn72
St. Dials72

Safest Wards:

New Inn27
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood25
Croesyceiliog22
Coed Eva19
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cwmbran219
Pontypool107
Trefethin & Pen-y-garn91
West Pontnewydd & Thornhill83
Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran76

Safest Areas:

Blaenavon56
Griffithstown & Sebastopol52
Croesyceiliog51
Hollybush & Henllys33
New Inn27

Torfaen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 396 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 188 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (824 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (364 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3780 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 378.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 824 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025340
February 20253
January 2025348
December 2024368
November 2024380
October 2024410
September 2024371
August 2024340
July 2024396
June 2024824

A total of 1633 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 181.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 364 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025194
January 2025117
December 2024125
November 2024163
October 2024163
September 2024142
August 2024177
July 2024188
June 2024364

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 301 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
January 202524
December 202438
November 202420
October 202433
September 202428
August 202430
July 202429
June 202462

A total of 898 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 99.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
January 202582
December 202476
November 202492
October 202482
September 202484
August 202486
July 2024123
June 2024192

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
January 202524
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 202416
August 202414
July 202419
June 202440

A total of 249 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
January 202532
December 202416
November 202426
October 202427
September 202426
August 202420
July 202419
June 202450

A total of 440 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
January 202538
December 202443
November 202437
October 202444
September 202442
August 202449
July 202447
June 202480

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 20256
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414

A total of 1094 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 121.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025103
January 202585
December 202485
November 202496
October 2024118
September 2024115
August 202494
July 2024138
June 2024260

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 692 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202595
January 202558
December 202438
November 202474
October 202466
September 202448
August 202462
July 202467
June 2024184

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 260 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
January 202525
December 202424
November 202421
October 202424
September 202434
August 202436
July 202434
June 202444

High Crime Locations Torfaen in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
2. Twm Barlwm View (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Burglary1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Bellevue Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Lower Park Terrace (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
6. Charston (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

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