Crime Rate in Pontnewydd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontnewydd

The total recorded crimes in Pontnewydd, Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontnewydd crime rate of 6.47 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 Pontnewydd, encompassing approximately 12,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Pontnewydd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanbury Close with total crimes: 8
  • Plas Craig with total crimes: 6
  • Commercial Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pontnewydd?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Pontnewydd reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 914 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pontnewydd witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Pontnewydd experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torfaen average, with 758 crimes compared to 575. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pontnewydd witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontnewydd Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pontnewydd has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 6.47 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Pontnewydd crimes were 914. The crime rate of Pontnewydd in 2024 was 70.35 (year) or 5.86 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontnewydd were around 758 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.35 (year) or 4.86 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontnewydd)CrimesRank (Pontnewydd)CrimesRank (Pontnewydd)
Llantarnam151 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr116 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran83 4822 6769 3
Blaenavon70 7938 3760 4
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

Pontnewydd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202514
January 20258
December 202417
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 202413
July 20248
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202520
March 202521
January 202519
December 202431
November 202430
October 202424
September 202424
August 202424
July 202424
June 202448
May 202440

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
June 202416
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 202416

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Pontnewydd in May 2025

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

1. Hanbury Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Plas Craig (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Commercial Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Station Farm (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Lle Eirlys (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Station Terrace (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Taliesin (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Orchard Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Caldicot Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1

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