Crime Rate in Fairwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwater

The total recorded crimes in Fairwater, Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwater crime rate of 0.76 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 Fairwater, encompassing approximately 40,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Fairwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Jule Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beaufort Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fairwater?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Fairwater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 444 crimes compared to 705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fairwater recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Fairwater had fewer crimes than the Torfaen average, with 435 crimes compared to 575. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fairwater recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torfaen, Fairwater has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fairwater Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fairwater has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 13th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Fairwater crimes were 444. The crime rate of Fairwater in 2024 was 38.87 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairwater were around 435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.02 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairwater)CrimesRank (Fairwater)CrimesRank (Fairwater)
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
Abersychan72 6920 4705 6
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
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

Fairwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202515
January 202517
December 20247
November 202419
October 202418
September 202417
August 202412
July 202415
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
November 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Fairwater in May 2025

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

1. Ton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Jule Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Rede Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Pace Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Oaksford (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Rolls Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Heol Windsor (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Farlays (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tolpath (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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