Crime Rate in Fairwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwater

The total recorded crimes in Fairwater, Torfaen, UK in August 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwater crime rate of 0.71 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Fairwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jule Road with total crimes: 5
  • Farlays with total crimes: 3
  • Oaksford 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 August 2025 the Fairwater has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 0.71 ranking 14th 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.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairwater)CrimesRank (Fairwater)CrimesRank (Fairwater)
Llantarnam178 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr141 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran83 6822 6769 3
Blaenavon92 5938 3760 4
Pontnewydd97 3914 5758 5
Abersychan93 4920 4705 6
St. Dials48 11806 7699 7
Panteg80 7728 9596 8
Trevethin and Penygarn77 8730 8478 10
Two Locks60 9506 10488 9
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood49 10413 14349 15
Llanyrafon31 13431 12395 12
New Inn39 12391 16352 14
Croesyceiliog16 17424 13364 13
Greenmeadow24 15392 15282 16
Coed Eva21 16196 17145 17
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir3 18144 18117 18

Fairwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20258
July 202514
June 202521
May 20259
April 202512
March 202515

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20252

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Fairwater in August 2025

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

1. Jule Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Farlays (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Oaksford (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
4. Major Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bluebell Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ffordd Fairwater (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Windsor (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Rede Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tolpath (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Spring Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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