Crime Rate in Llanyrafon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanyrafon

The total recorded crimes in Llanyrafon, Torfaen, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanyrafon crime rate of 9.90 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 Llanyrafon, encompassing approximately 4,040 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llanyrafon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twm Barlwm View with total crimes: 17
  • B4236 with total crimes: 3
  • Worcester Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Llanyrafon?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Llanyrafon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 431 crimes compared to 705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llanyrafon recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Llanyrafon had fewer crimes than the Torfaen average, with 395 crimes compared to 575. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llanyrafon recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanyrafon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Llanyrafon has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 9.90 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Llanyrafon crimes were 431. The crime rate of Llanyrafon in 2024 was 106.67 (year) or 8.89 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanyrafon were around 395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.76 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking 12 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
Fairwater47 10444 11435 11
Greenmeadow40 11392 15282 16
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

Llanyrafon 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 Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20254
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20255
December 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20251
January 202512
December 202418
November 202414
October 20248
September 202422
August 202416
July 202416
June 202442
May 202421
April 202415

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Llanyrafon in March 2025

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

1. Twm Barlwm View (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. B4236 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Worcester Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Narberth Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Llangorse Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Penrice Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ffordd Llanfrechfa (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hensol Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Miskin Green (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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