Crime Rate in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir

The total recorded crimes in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir, Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanfrechfa and Ponthir crime rate of 66.95 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 Llanfrechfa and Ponthir, encompassing approximately 358 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stokes Court with total crimes: 6
  • Barnfield with total crimes: 6
  • Brechfa Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llanfrechfa and Ponthir?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Llanfrechfa and Ponthir demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 144 crimes compared to 705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llanfrechfa and Ponthir recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Llanfrechfa and Ponthir had fewer crimes than the Torfaen average, with 117 crimes compared to 575. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llanfrechfa and Ponthir recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Llanfrechfa and Ponthir has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 66.95 ranking 16th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Llanfrechfa and Ponthir crimes were 144. The crime rate of Llanfrechfa and Ponthir in 2024 was 401.67 (year) or 33.47 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir were around 117 crimes with yearly crime rate of 326.36 (year) or 27.20 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanfrechfa and Ponthir)CrimesRank (Llanfrechfa and Ponthir)CrimesRank (Llanfrechfa and Ponthir)
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
Fairwater33 15444 11435 11
Llanyrafon43 11431 12395 12
New Inn34 14391 16352 14
Greenmeadow17 17392 15282 16
Coed Eva13 18196 17145 17

Llanfrechfa and Ponthir 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 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 (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 202512
March 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
September 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20253
December 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
March 20253
December 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243

High Crime Locations Llanfrechfa and Ponthir in July 2025

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

1. Stokes Court (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Barnfield (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
3. Brechfa Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Caerleon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Moyle Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. The Orchard (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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