Crime Rate in Llantarnam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llantarnam

The total recorded crimes in Llantarnam, Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llantarnam crime rate of 23.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (18.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (5.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
Llantarnam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Redbrook Way with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the Torfaen.

    • 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 areas in the Torfaen.

  • 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 July 2025 the Llantarnam has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 23.82 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llantarnam)CrimesRank (Llantarnam)CrimesRank (Llantarnam)
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
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir24 16144 18117 18
Coed Eva13 18196 17145 17

Llantarnam 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 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 486 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202550
May 202539
April 202538
March 202534
January 202539
December 202439
November 202446
October 202457
September 202440
August 202445

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
January 202515
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202522
May 202530
April 202529
March 202549
January 202535
December 202419
November 202445
October 202436
September 202426
August 202428

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
January 20257
November 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202519
May 202515
April 202515
March 202518
January 202517
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202422
August 202414

A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202539
May 202530
April 202536
March 202534
January 202519
December 202419
November 202437
October 202433
September 202432
August 202451

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20256
April 20259
March 202514
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Llantarnam in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Redbrook Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Llantarnam Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Ty Coch Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St David'S Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ffordd James Prosser (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1

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