Crime Rate in Llanyrafon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanyrafon

The total recorded crimes in Llanyrafon, Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanyrafon crime rate of 10.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Llanyrafon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twm Barlwm View with total crimes: 23
  • Ffordd Llan-Yr-Avon with total crimes: 3
  • Llangorse Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Torfaen.

    • 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 areas in the Torfaen.

  • 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 July 2025 the Llanyrafon has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 10.64 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanyrafon)CrimesRank (Llanyrafon)CrimesRank (Llanyrafon)
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
New Inn34 14391 16352 14
Greenmeadow17 17392 15282 16
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir24 16144 18117 18
Coed Eva13 18196 17145 17

Llanyrafon 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202527
May 202515
April 202517
March 202515
February 20251
January 202512
December 202418
November 202414
October 20248
September 202422
August 202416

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

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20256
January 20254
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
January 20255
December 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
March 20253
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Llanyrafon in July 2025

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

1. Twm Barlwm View (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Ffordd Llan-Yr-Avon (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Llangorse Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Tenby Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hensol Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Miskin Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Pastures (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Liswerry Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dunraven Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. St Brides Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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