Crime Rate in Torfaen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Torfaen

The total recorded crimes in Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 1,008 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Torfaen crime rate of 10.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (373) incidents (5.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (189) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (131) incidents (35.05% increase)
Torfaen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twm Barlwm View with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

Torfaen Police Info:

Gwent Police

Torfaen Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Llantarnam (151 crimes), and the safest, Coed Eva (10 crimes), is 141 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Torfaen.

Similarly, the area of Cwmbran (192 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hollybush & Henllys (20 crimes), with a difference of 172 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Torfaen.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Llantarnam151
Pontypool Fawr116
Pontnewydd84
Upper Cwmbran83
Trevethin and Penygarn73

Safest Wards:

Two Locks28
Croesyceiliog21
Greenmeadow17
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir15
Coed Eva10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cwmbran192
Pontypool129
Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran98
Trefethin & Pen-y-garn95
West Pontnewydd & Thornhill81

Safest Areas:

Griffithstown & Sebastopol61
New Inn44
Croesyceiliog43
Fairwater & Greenmeadow36
Hollybush & Henllys20

Torfaen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1661 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 166.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025189
April 2025203
March 2025194
January 2025117
December 2024125
November 2024163
October 2024163
September 2024142
August 2024177
July 2024188

A total of 3683 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 334.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025373
April 2025354
March 2025340
February 20253
January 2025348
December 2024368
November 2024380
October 2024410
September 2024371
August 2024340
July 2024396

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 885 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202585
March 202581
January 202582
December 202476
November 202492
October 202482
September 202484
August 202486
July 2024123

A total of 292 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202529
March 202537
January 202524
December 202438
November 202420
October 202433
September 202428
August 202430
July 202429

A total of 640 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202564
March 202595
January 202558
December 202438
November 202474
October 202466
September 202448
August 202462
July 202467

A total of 1062 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 106.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025131
April 202597
March 2025103
January 202585
December 202485
November 202496
October 2024118
September 2024115
August 202494
July 2024138

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 439 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202540
March 202560
January 202538
December 202443
November 202437
October 202444
September 202442
August 202449
July 202447

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 256 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202533
March 202533
January 202532
December 202416
November 202426
October 202427
September 202426
August 202420
July 202419

A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
January 20256
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 255 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202513
January 202524
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 202416
August 202414
July 202419

High Crime Locations Torfaen in May 2025

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

1. Twm Barlwm View (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
5. Commercial Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Barn Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

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