Crime Rate in Two Locks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Two Locks

The total recorded crimes in Two Locks, Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Two Locks crime rate of 6.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Two Locks Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Circle with total crimes: 6
  • Park Close with total crimes: 6
  • Trostrey with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Two Locks has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 6.31 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Two Locks)CrimesRank (Two Locks)CrimesRank (Two Locks)
Llantarnam189 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr105 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran78 7822 6769 3
Blaenavon85 4938 3760 4
Trevethin and Penygarn96 3730 8478 10
Abersychan79 6920 4705 6
Pontnewydd79 5914 5758 5
St. Dials43 12806 7699 7
Panteg78 8728 9596 8
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood46 9413 14349 15
Croesyceiliog44 10424 13364 13
Fairwater33 15444 11435 11
Llanyrafon43 11431 12395 12
New Inn34 14391 16352 14
Greenmeadow17 17392 15282 16
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir24 16144 18117 18
Coed Eva13 18196 17145 17

Two Locks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202524
May 202518
April 202523
March 202513
January 202521
December 202421
November 202422
October 202418
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20254
April 20259
March 20255
January 202511
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

High Crime Locations Two Locks in July 2025

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

1. The Circle (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Park Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Trostrey (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Trem Twynbarlwm (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cocker Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Langstone Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Llys Gwyrdd (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Waun Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Brynglas (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Llwyn Celyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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