Crime Rate in Pontypool Fawr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontypool Fawr

The total recorded crimes in Pontypool Fawr, Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontypool Fawr crime rate of 13.12 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 Pontypool Fawr, encompassing approximately 8,842 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (106.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
Pontypool Fawr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pontypool Fawr?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Pontypool Fawr reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 1,530 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pontypool Fawr witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Pontypool Fawr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torfaen average, with 1,047 crimes compared to 575. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pontypool Fawr witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontypool Fawr Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pontypool Fawr has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 13.12 ranking 2th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Pontypool Fawr crimes were 1,530. The crime rate of Pontypool Fawr in 2024 was 173.03 (year) or 14.42 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontypool Fawr were around 1,047 crimes with yearly crime rate of 118.41 (year) or 9.87 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontypool Fawr)CrimesRank (Pontypool Fawr)CrimesRank (Pontypool Fawr)
Llantarnam151 11,956 11,610 1
Upper Cwmbran83 4822 6769 3
Blaenavon70 7938 3760 4
Pontnewydd84 3914 5758 5
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

Pontypool Fawr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 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 (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 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 (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202516
March 202524
January 202510
December 202417
November 202424
October 202419
September 202421
August 202421
July 202430
June 202474
May 202433

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202531
March 202531
February 20251
January 202524
December 202437
November 202438
October 202450
September 202426
August 202433
July 202445
June 2024106
May 202444

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20259
March 20254
January 20259
December 202410
November 202412
October 202410
September 202413
August 20248
July 202413
June 202438
May 202413

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 202510
January 202510
December 202415
November 202410
October 202414
September 202412
August 202413
July 202421
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 202412
August 20243
July 20246
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Pontypool Fawr in May 2025

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

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glantorvaen Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Blaendare Farm Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Clos Afon Llwyd (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stafford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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