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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 620 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 103.33 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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 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

A total of 183 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.50 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

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202516
May 202526
April 202513
March 202518
January 202525

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 565 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 94.17 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

A total of 387 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 64.50 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

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 46.17 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

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
January 20256

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.83 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

A total of 1139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 189.83 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

A total of 2237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 319.57 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

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202531
May 202524
April 202529
March 202537
January 202524

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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