WD22 Intelligence Updated August 2025Source: Gwent Police Police

Crime in Blaenavon, Torfaen

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blaenavon, localized within Torfaen. (Data using latest available police report)

Total Crimes

92
trending_up +8.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

106.59per 1k
trending_up +3.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,023

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences34
Public Order19
Anti-social Behaviour17
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Other Theft6
Other Crime4
Burglary2
Shoplifting2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Ty Fry Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
9
On or near Ivor Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1
8
On or near Upper Hill Street Map
Public order: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3
7
On or near Ton-Mawr Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2
6
On or near B4248 Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
4
On or near Lion Street Map
Public order: 3Other crime: 1
4
On or near Coity Terrace Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Lower Waun Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Ivor Gardens Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Brynavon Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Torfaen district.

Local Rank

#12safest in Torfaen

National Safety

Top 20%Riskiest

City Average

105.7per 1k

Local Policing

Blaenavon

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Local Priorities

Off-road bikes

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Through Operation Harley, we proactively target those who put motorists and pedestrians at risk through the illegal or dangerous use of off-road vehicles. We’re carrying out regular operations to identify those responsible, and will continue to seize vehicles where appropriate.

Actioned: 30 Aug 2026

Anti Social Behaviour

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Additional patrols
Partnership working with community safety.
Engaging with local schools around education.
Consideration of disperal powers (if required).

Actioned: 28 Aug 2026

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