Crime Rate in Fairwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwater

The total recorded crimes in Fairwater, Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwater crime rate of 0.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Fairwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ton Road with total crimes: 10
  • Cwrt Saffrwn with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Fairwater has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 0.81 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairwater)CrimesRank (Fairwater)CrimesRank (Fairwater)
Llantarnam189 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr105 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran78 7822 6769 3
Blaenavon85 4938 3760 4
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
Llanyrafon43 11431 12395 12
New Inn34 14391 16352 14
Greenmeadow17 17392 15282 16
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir24 16144 18117 18
Coed Eva13 18196 17145 17

Fairwater 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 20259
April 202512
March 202515
January 202517
December 20247
November 202419
October 202418
September 202417
August 202412

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2025

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

1. Ton Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cwrt Saffrwn (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Jule Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farlays (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Ffordd Fairwater (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Rede Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Pace Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ruskin Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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