Crime Rate in Two Locks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Two Locks

The total recorded crimes in Two Locks, Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Two Locks crime rate of 4.11 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 Two Locks, encompassing approximately 6,814 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Two Locks Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollybush View with total crimes: 4
  • Llwyn Celyn with total crimes: 3
  • The Circle with total crimes: 3

How safe is Two Locks?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Two Locks demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 506 crimes compared to 705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Two Locks recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Two Locks had fewer crimes than the Torfaen average, with 488 crimes compared to 575. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Two Locks witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torfaen, Two Locks has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Two Locks Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Two Locks has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.11 ranking 14th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Two Locks crimes were 506. The crime rate of Two Locks in 2024 was 74.25 (year) or 6.19 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Two Locks were around 488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.61 (year) or 5.97 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Two Locks)CrimesRank (Two Locks)CrimesRank (Two Locks)
Llantarnam151 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr116 21,530 21,047 2
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
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

Two Locks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202513
January 202521
December 202421
November 202422
October 202418
September 202411
August 202412
July 202416
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20255
January 202511
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Two Locks in May 2025

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

1. Hollybush View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Llwyn Celyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. The Circle (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Cwrt Bleddyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Hollybush Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Campion Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Langstone Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Cefn Milwr (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cae Derwen (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Cocker Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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