Crime Rate in Panteg: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Panteg

The total recorded crimes in Panteg, Torfaen, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Panteg crime rate of 4.52 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Panteg Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martindale Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Clifton Square with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Panteg has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 9th 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.

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
Two Locks31 13506 10488 9
Fairwater47 10444 11435 11
Greenmeadow40 11392 15282 16
Llanyrafon40 12431 12395 12
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

Panteg Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 202414
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 20254
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 202418
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
January 202514
December 202426
November 202417
October 202428
September 202434
August 202412
July 202433
June 202448
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 202416
July 202412
June 202444
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 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 18 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
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 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
July 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Panteg in March 2025

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

1. Martindale Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Clifton Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Glengariff Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wellfield Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clos Ysgol Kemys (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. East View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ashgrove Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parc Panteg (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bryn Heulog (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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