Crime Rate in Pontypool Fawr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontypool Fawr

The total recorded crimes in Pontypool Fawr, Torfaen, UK in January 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontypool Fawr crime rate of 0.11 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pontypool Fawr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Afon Llwyd with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the Pontypool Fawr has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Pontypool Fawr)CrimesRank (Pontypool Fawr)CrimesRank (Pontypool Fawr)
LlantarnamNA NA1,956 11,610 1
Blaenavon2 1938 3760 4
Llanyrafon1 2431 12395 12
Upper CwmbranNA NA822 6769 3
Croesyceiliog1 3424 13364 13
AbersychanNA NA920 4705 6
PontnewyddNA NA914 5758 5
St. Dials1 5806 7699 7
PantegNA NA728 9596 8
Trevethin and PenygarnNA NA730 8478 10
Two LocksNA NA506 10488 9
FairwaterNA NA444 11435 11
New InnNA NA391 16352 14
Pontnewynydd and SnatchwoodNA NA413 14349 15
GreenmeadowNA NA392 15282 16
Coed EvaNA NA196 17145 17
Llanfrechfa and PonthirNA NA144 18117 18

Pontypool Fawr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In January 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In September 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 202539
July 202551
June 202540
May 202529
April 202531
March 202531
February 20251

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202525
July 202511
June 20258
May 202516
April 20256
March 202510

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202529
July 202525
June 202516
May 202533
April 202516
March 202524

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20258
July 20256
June 202510
May 202520
April 20259
March 20254

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20256
July 20252
June 20255
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20257
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20258

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202510
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20257
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Pontypool Fawr in January 2026

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

1. Clos Afon Llwyd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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