Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood, localized within Torfaen. (Data using latest available police report)
Total Crimes
Annual Crime Rate
Safety Rating
ModerateTotal Population
12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near St Luke'S Road Map | Burglary: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Hill Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Robbery: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Machine Meadow Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Snatchwood Road Map | Vehicle crime: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Hanbury Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Tan-Y-Coed Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Snatchwood Court Map | Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Merchant'S Hill Close Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near B4246 Map | Public order: 2 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Shoplifting
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
The neighbourhood policing team is committed to tackling this priority through engagement, collaborative working and problem solving.
The team will proactively patrol hotspot areas, providing a visible deterrent against offending.
Officers will continue to conduct both plain clothes and high visibility patrols across the ward to target shoplifting. This is supported by the use of facial recognition technology and crime prevention tactics.
Crime prevention and advice will be provided at community engagement events across the ward.
Criminal behaviour orders will also be used in order to tackle prolific offenders.
Actioned: 30 Mar 2026
Anti-social Behavour
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
Additional patrols
Partnership working with community safety.
Engaging with local schools around education.
Consideration of disperal powers (if required).
Actioned: 28 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Police Surgery
meetingOur police surgeries provide you with the opportunity to meet your local neighbourhood policing team and discuss any concerns you have about crime or anti-social behaviour in the community.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Osito's Cafe Broad St, Abersychan, Pontypool
Police Surgery
meetingOur police surgeries provide you with the opportunity to meet your local neighbourhood policing team and discuss any concerns you have about crime or anti-social behaviour in the community.
5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Garndiffaith Police Station
Police Surgery
meetingOur police surgeries provide you with the opportunity to meet your local neighbourhood policing team and discuss any concerns you have about crime or anti-social behaviour in the community.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Garndiffaith Millennium Hall
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