Crime Rate in Pontypool Fawr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontypool Fawr

The total recorded crimes in Pontypool Fawr, Torfaen, UK in March 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontypool Fawr crime rate of 11.42 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pontypool Fawr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Park Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Pontypool Fawr has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 11.42 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)
Llantarnam166 11,956 11,610 1
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
Panteg52 9728 9596 8
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

Pontypool Fawr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 20251
January 202524
December 202437
November 202438
October 202450
September 202426
August 202433
July 202445
June 2024106
May 202444
April 202439

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 202412
August 20243
July 20246
June 202432
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Pontypool Fawr in March 2025

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

1. Lower Park Terrace (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. Commercial Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Pont Ap Hywell (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Maes-Y-Celyn (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broadway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. Michael Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pine Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1

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