Crime Rate in Abersychan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abersychan

The total recorded crimes in Abersychan, Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abersychan crime rate of 16.68 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 Abersychan, encompassing approximately 4,317 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Abersychan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gwyn Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Balance Road with total crimes: 4
  • Samson'S Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Abersychan?

To understand the safety of Abersychan, we need to analyze Abersychan crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Abersychan reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 920 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abersychan witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Abersychan experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torfaen average, with 705 crimes compared to 575. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abersychan witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torfaen, Abersychan has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Abersychan Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abersychan has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 16.68 ranking 6th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Abersychan crimes were 920. The crime rate of Abersychan in 2024 was 213.09 (year) or 17.76 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abersychan were around 705 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.29 (year) or 13.61 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abersychan)CrimesRank (Abersychan)CrimesRank (Abersychan)
Llantarnam151 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr116 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran83 4822 6769 3
Blaenavon70 7938 3760 4
Pontnewydd84 3914 5758 5
Trevethin and Penygarn73 5730 8478 10
St. Dials65 8806 7699 7
Panteg61 9728 9596 8
Two Locks28 14506 10488 9
New Inn44 10391 16352 14
Fairwater31 13444 11435 11
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood35 11413 14349 15
Llanyrafon32 12431 12395 12
Croesyceiliog21 15424 13364 13
Greenmeadow17 16392 15282 16
Coed Eva10 18196 17145 17
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir15 17144 18117 18

Abersychan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202513
January 202510
December 202417
November 202415
October 202412
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 202414
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 202414
July 20248
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202523
March 202528
January 202527
December 202429
November 202424
October 202431
September 202431
August 202426
July 202429
June 202450
May 202458

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
May 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 202411
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Abersychan in May 2025

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

1. Gwyn Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Balance Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Samson'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Clos Y Goedlan (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Ambleside (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Penylan Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ty-Rosser-Gwyn (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Craigddu View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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