Crime Rate in Panteg: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Panteg

The total recorded crimes in Panteg, Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Panteg crime rate of 6.78 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 Panteg, encompassing approximately 11,509 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Panteg Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Hilda'S Road with total crimes: 9
  • Wellfield Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Clifton Square with total crimes: 8

How safe is Panteg?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Panteg reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 728 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Panteg witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Panteg experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torfaen average, with 596 crimes compared to 575. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Panteg witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Panteg Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Panteg has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 6.78 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Panteg crimes were 728. The crime rate of Panteg in 2024 was 63.25 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Panteg were around 596 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.78 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Panteg)CrimesRank (Panteg)CrimesRank (Panteg)
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
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

Panteg 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 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 Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202524
May 202523
April 202521
March 202519
January 202514
December 202426
November 202417
October 202428
September 202434
August 202412

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 202416

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 202510
January 20254
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Panteg in July 2025

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

1. St Hilda'S Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wellfield Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Clifton Square (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Clos Ysgol Kemys (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Cambria Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glengariff Court (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Martindale Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. St Mary Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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