Crime Rate in Upper Cwmbran: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Cwmbran

The total recorded crimes in Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Cwmbran crime rate of 6.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Upper Cwmbran Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llanderfel Court with total crimes: 7
  • Monnow Court with total crimes: 7
  • Archer Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Upper Cwmbran has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 6.48 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Cwmbran)CrimesRank (Upper Cwmbran)CrimesRank (Upper Cwmbran)
Llantarnam151 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr116 21,530 21,047 2
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
Two Locks28 14506 10488 9
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

Upper Cwmbran Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202514
March 202522
January 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 202416
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
January 20255
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202534
March 202525
January 202529
December 202425
November 202425
October 202439
September 202419
August 202427
July 202422
June 202460
May 202432

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Upper Cwmbran in May 2025

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

1. Llanderfel Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Monnow Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Archer Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Ravenscourt (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Trannon Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
6. Leadon Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mountain Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Central Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wye Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
10. Bevan'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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