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 December 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trevethin and Penygarn crime rate of 0.18 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 Dec were:

  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Trevethin and Penygarn Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Jobbins Way with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Torfaen.

    • 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 areas in the Torfaen.

  • 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 December 2025 the Trevethin and Penygarn has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.18 ranking 1th 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.

AreaDecember 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trevethin and Penygarn)CrimesRank (Trevethin and Penygarn)CrimesRank (Trevethin and Penygarn)
LlantarnamNA NA1,956 11,610 1
Pontypool FawrNA NA1,530 21,047 2
Blaenavon1 2938 3760 4
Upper Cwmbran1 3822 6769 3
AbersychanNA NA920 4705 6
PontnewyddNA NA914 5758 5
St. DialsNA NA806 7699 7
PantegNA NA728 9596 8
Two LocksNA NA506 10488 9
FairwaterNA NA444 11435 11
LlanyrafonNA NA431 12395 12
CroesyceiliogNA NA424 13364 13
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

Trevethin and Penygarn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In December 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
August 20258
July 20257
June 20254
May 202512
April 20257
March 202511

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 202527
July 202544
June 202531
May 202541
April 202529
March 202533
February 20251

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202516
July 202514
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202513
July 202517
June 20257
May 20258
April 202518
March 202512

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20253

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

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Trevethin and Penygarn in December 2025

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

1. John Jobbins Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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