Crime Rate in Fairwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwater

The total recorded crimes in Fairwater, Torfaen, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwater crime rate of 1.15 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Fairwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Ton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bryn Tirion 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fairwater has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)
Llantarnam166 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr101 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran75 3822 6769 3
Blaenavon56 8938 3760 4
Abersychan65 6920 4705 6
Trevethin and Penygarn72 4730 8478 10
Pontnewydd61 7914 5758 5
St. Dials72 5806 7699 7
Panteg52 9728 9596 8
Two Locks31 13506 10488 9
Greenmeadow40 11392 15282 16
Llanyrafon40 12431 12395 12
Croesyceiliog22 16424 13364 13
New Inn27 14391 16352 14
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood25 15413 14349 15
Coed Eva19 17196 17145 17
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir18 18144 18117 18

Fairwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
January 202517
December 20247
November 202419
October 202418
September 202417
August 202412
July 202415
June 202432
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 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
April 20244

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Fairwater in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total11
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Ton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting1
3. Bryn Tirion (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Rede Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Farlays (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Tolpath (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Neerings (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Ton Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Pace Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ffordd Fairwater (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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