Cwmbran Central Crime Overview
Cwmbran Central is the most dangerous small town in Gwent, and is among the top 5 most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cwmbran Central in 2020 was 128 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 43% higher than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Cwmbran Central is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns, and the 216th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2020, Cwmbran Central had the worst crime rate in Gwent for shoplifting, with 55 crimes reported and a crime rate of 5 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2016 was also a bad month for Cwmbran Central residents, when it was Gwent's most dangerous area for possession of weapons, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.47 per 1,000 residents. Cwmbran Central recorded 3 reports of theft from the person during September 2016, making its crime rate of 0.28 the worst for theft from the person in Gwent that month.
The most common crimes in Cwmbran Central are violence and sexual offences, with 463 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 44. This is 27% lower than 2019's figure of 590 offences and a difference of 11.97 from 2019's crime rate of 56. Cwmbran Central's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 4 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 8 crimes.
Compare Cwmbran Central to other towns and cities
See how Cwmbran Central shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Cwmbran Central and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Cwmbran Central Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Cwmbran Central This Year
| Cwmbran Central | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 730 | 68.84 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 41% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.38 | 286 | 0.48 | 26% safer |
| Burglary | 53 | 5.00 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 25% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 39 | 3.68 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 39% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 65 | 6.13 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 51% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 50 | 4.71 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 49% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 98 | 9.24 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 40% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 13 | 1.23 | 257 | 0.43 | 65% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 269 | 25.37 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 47% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.85 | 249 | 0.42 | 51% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 236 | 22.25 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 82% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 8 | 0.75 | 222 | 0.37 | 51% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 53 | 5.00 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 16% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 463 | 43.66 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 26% more dangerous |
Crime in Cwmbran Central Compared To Gwent
Cwmbran Central Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantyglo and Blaina | 735 | 77.47 | 66% safer |
| Tredegar | 1,273 | 82.51 | 55% safer |
| Bargoed | 1,111 | 90.72 | 41% safer |
| Pillgwenlly | 835 | 94.42 | 36% safer |
| Rhymney | 936 | 105.41 | 22% safer |
| Cwmbran Central | 1,360 | 128.24 | - |
Cwmbran Central Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 70 | 46 | 39 | 69 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.3 | 0.94 | 0.75 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 16 | 5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 21 | 17 | 16 | 9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.38 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 13 | 27 | 30 | 25 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.66 | 0.85 | 0.94 | 0.85 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 38 | 44 | 22 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.75 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 37 | 54 | 56 | 44 | Safer |
Changes In Cwmbran Central's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Cwmbran Central to the UK's Major Cities
Crime in Cwmbran Central's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbran | 1,125 | 150 | First |
Crime in Cwmbran Central During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Cwmbran Central change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Cwmbran Central saw a 600% increase in drugs. Cwmbran Central saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during May, when it fell by 86% compared to May in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Cwmbran Central's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +50% | +349% | +129% | +31% | +37% | +17% | +23% | +121% | +84% | +91% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Burglary | +67% | - | - | +33% | - | - | +300% | -62% | -25% | -25% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -40% | +300% | -86% | -60% | -50% | +50% | +200% | - | -40% | -57% |
| Drugs | -17% | -40% | -25% | +400% | +100% | +600% | +50% | +20% | - | -20% |
| Other Crime | -33% | +100% | +67% | -25% | +100% | -17% | -80% | -71% | +33% | +200% |
| Other Theft | +11% | -86% | -68% | -50% | -23% | -31% | -52% | -67% | -20% | -25% |
| Possession of Weapons | -50% | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Public Order | -31% | -53% | -48% | -50% | -11% | +18% | +16% | -6% | -35% | +64% |
| Shoplifting | -82% | -85% | -80% | -80% | -39% | -61% | -60% | -41% | -63% | -74% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | -50% | +200% | - | - | -86% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +500% | -40% | -67% | -20% | -33% | -67% | +400% | -67% | -30% | -63% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | -47% | -22% | -35% | -10% | -48% | -40% | - | +8% | -38% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Cwmbran Central
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The most common crimes in Cwmbran Central are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Cwmbran Central?
Cwmbran Central's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021