Crime Rate in Blaenavon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaenavon

The total recorded crimes in Blaenavon, Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaenavon crime rate of 10.30 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 Blaenavon, encompassing approximately 8,254 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (115.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
Blaenavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gerddi Treftadaeth with total crimes: 9
  • Capel Newydd Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Blaenavon?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Blaenavon reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 938 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blaenavon witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Blaenavon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torfaen average, with 760 crimes compared to 575. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blaenavon witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blaenavon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blaenavon has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 10.30 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Blaenavon crimes were 938. The crime rate of Blaenavon in 2024 was 113.63 (year) or 9.47 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blaenavon were around 760 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.07 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blaenavon)CrimesRank (Blaenavon)CrimesRank (Blaenavon)
Llantarnam189 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr105 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran78 7822 6769 3
Trevethin and Penygarn96 3730 8478 10
Abersychan79 6920 4705 6
Pontnewydd79 5914 5758 5
St. Dials43 12806 7699 7
Panteg78 8728 9596 8
Two Locks43 13506 10488 9
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood46 9413 14349 15
Croesyceiliog44 10424 13364 13
Fairwater33 15444 11435 11
Llanyrafon43 11431 12395 12
New Inn34 14391 16352 14
Greenmeadow17 17392 15282 16
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir24 16144 18117 18
Coed Eva13 18196 17145 17

Blaenavon 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 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 202411
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202519
May 202529
April 202528
March 202523
January 202516
December 202426
November 202428
October 202423
September 202432
August 202427

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 202516
April 202516
March 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 202415
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Blaenavon in July 2025

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

1. Gerddi Treftadaeth (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Capel Newydd Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Coity Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Forge Side (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Lower Woodland Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Castle Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ty Fry Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Cwrt Kennard (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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