Crime Rate in Llantarnam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llantarnam

The total recorded crimes in Llantarnam, Torfaen, UK in March 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llantarnam crime rate of 20.92 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 Llantarnam, encompassing approximately 7,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
Llantarnam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Llantarnam?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Llantarnam reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 1,956 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Llantarnam witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Llantarnam experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torfaen average, with 1,610 crimes compared to 575. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Llantarnam witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torfaen, Llantarnam has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Llantarnam Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Llantarnam has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 20.92 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Llantarnam crimes were 1,956. The crime rate of Llantarnam in 2024 was 246.48 (year) or 20.54 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llantarnam were around 1,610 crimes with yearly crime rate of 202.88 (year) or 16.91 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)
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
Fairwater47 10444 11435 11
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

Llantarnam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
January 202519
December 202419
November 202437
October 202433
September 202432
August 202451
July 202427
June 202436
May 202422
April 202441

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
January 202517
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202422
August 202414
July 202416
June 202436
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
January 202535
December 202419
November 202445
October 202436
September 202426
August 202428
July 202419
June 202474
May 202446
April 202425

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 202515
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 202422
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
January 202539
December 202439
November 202446
October 202457
September 202440
August 202445
July 202443
June 2024100
May 202451
April 202438

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20257
November 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Llantarnam in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Llantarnam Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Redbrook Way (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1

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