Crime Rate in Upper Cwmbran: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Cwmbran

The total recorded crimes in Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Cwmbran crime rate of 6.09 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 Upper Cwmbran, encompassing approximately 12,810 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (105.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Upper Cwmbran Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perry Court with total crimes: 6
  • Leadon Court with total crimes: 6
  • Aran Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Upper Cwmbran?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Upper Cwmbran reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 822 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Upper Cwmbran witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, Upper Cwmbran experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torfaen average, with 769 crimes compared to 575. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Upper Cwmbran witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upper Cwmbran Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Upper Cwmbran has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 6.09 ranking 7th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Cwmbran crimes were 822. The crime rate of Upper Cwmbran in 2024 was 64.17 (year) or 5.35 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Cwmbran were around 769 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.03 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Cwmbran)CrimesRank (Upper Cwmbran)CrimesRank (Upper Cwmbran)
Llantarnam189 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr105 21,530 21,047 2
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
Two Locks43 13506 10488 9
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

Upper Cwmbran 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202527
May 202524
April 202514
March 202522
January 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202518
May 202530
April 202534
March 202525
January 202529
December 202425
November 202425
October 202439
September 202419
August 202427

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20259
April 202514
March 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
January 20255
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Upper Cwmbran in July 2025

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

1. Perry Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Leadon Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Aran Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Thornhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Central Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Ravenscourt (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Wye Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Usk Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Heol Y Pwca (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Tern Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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