Crime Rate in Llantarnam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llantarnam

The total recorded crimes in Llantarnam, Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llantarnam crime rate of 19.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
Llantarnam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the Llantarnam has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 19.03 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llantarnam)CrimesRank (Llantarnam)CrimesRank (Llantarnam)
Pontypool Fawr116 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran83 4822 6769 3
Blaenavon70 7938 3760 4
Pontnewydd84 3914 5758 5
Abersychan72 6920 4705 6
Trevethin and Penygarn73 5730 8478 10
St. Dials65 8806 7699 7
Panteg61 9728 9596 8
Two Locks28 14506 10488 9
New Inn44 10391 16352 14
Fairwater31 13444 11435 11
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood35 11413 14349 15
Llanyrafon32 12431 12395 12
Croesyceiliog21 15424 13364 13
Greenmeadow17 16392 15282 16
Coed Eva10 18196 17145 17
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir15 17144 18117 18

Llantarnam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202518
January 202517
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202422
August 202414
July 202416
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202536
March 202534
January 202519
December 202419
November 202437
October 202433
September 202432
August 202451
July 202427
June 202436
May 202422

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202529
March 202549
January 202535
December 202419
November 202445
October 202436
September 202426
August 202428
July 202419
June 202474
May 202446

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
January 202515
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 571 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202538
March 202534
January 202539
December 202439
November 202446
October 202457
September 202440
August 202445
July 202443
June 2024100
May 202451

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
January 20257
November 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202514
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Llantarnam in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Caradoc Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Redbrook Way (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Llantarnam Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Public order1

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