Crime Rate in Trevethin and Penygarn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trevethin and Penygarn

The total recorded crimes in Trevethin and Penygarn, Torfaen, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trevethin and Penygarn crime rate of 12.76 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 Trevethin and Penygarn, encompassing approximately 5,644 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Trevethin and Penygarn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellevue Close with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital Road with total crimes: 7
  • Garth Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Trevethin and Penygarn?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Trevethin and Penygarn reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 730 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Trevethin and Penygarn witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Trevethin and Penygarn had fewer crimes than the Torfaen average, with 478 crimes compared to 575. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Trevethin and Penygarn recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Trevethin and Penygarn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Trevethin and Penygarn has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 12.76 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Trevethin and Penygarn crimes were 730. The crime rate of Trevethin and Penygarn in 2024 was 129.34 (year) or 10.78 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trevethin and Penygarn were around 478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.69 (year) or 7.06 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)
Llantarnam166 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr101 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran75 3822 6769 3
Blaenavon56 8938 3760 4
Abersychan65 6920 4705 6
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

Trevethin and Penygarn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (12 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 (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 202416
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 20251
January 202527
December 202421
November 202429
October 202433
September 202431
August 202422
July 202437
June 202454
May 202425
April 202429

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 202419
June 202424
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20243
April 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Trevethin and Penygarn in March 2025

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

1. Bellevue Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Hospital Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Garth Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Winstone Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Other crime1
5. Folly View (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Lasgarn Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Elm Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. West Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. John Jobbins Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1

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