Panteg Crime Overview
Panteg is among the top 10 safest small towns in Gwent, and is the 53rd safest overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Panteg in 2020 was 50 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 45% lower than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Panteg is the 396th safest small town, and the 3,070th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2020, Panteg was the worst small town in Gwent for theft from the person, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.39 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2019 was also a bad month for Panteg residents, when it was Gwent's most dangerous small town for burglary, recording 8 crimes at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents. Panteg recorded 2 reports of possession of weapons during September 2019, making its crime rate of 0.26 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Gwent that month.
The most common crimes in Panteg are violence and sexual offences, with 194 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 25. This is 1.5% higher than 2019's figure of 191 offences and a difference of 0.40 from 2019's crime rate of 25. Panteg's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Panteg to other towns and cities
See how Panteg shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Panteg and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Panteg Crime Map
Crime in Panteg Compared To Gwent
Summary of Crimes in Panteg This Year
| Panteg | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 213 | 27.92 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 44% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.26 | 286 | 0.48 | 85% safer |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.44 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 160% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 0.66 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 238% safer |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.05 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 184% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 1.05 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 129% safer |
| Other Theft | 40 | 5.24 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 6% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.13 | 257 | 0.43 | 231% safer |
| Public Order | 88 | 11.53 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 16% safer |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.18 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 246% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.39 | 222 | 0.37 | 5% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 1.57 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 168% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 194 | 25.43 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 27% safer |
Panteg Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alway | 308 | 35.11 | 42% safer |
| Allt-yr-yn | 353 | 38.36 | 30% safer |
| Caerleon | 326 | 41.90 | 19% safer |
| Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn | 576 | 45.58 | 10% safer |
| Caldicot | 466 | 46.58 | 7% safer |
| Panteg | 381 | 49.93 | - |
| Fairwater | 593 | 50.89 | 1.9% more dangerous |
| Liswerry | 703 | 51.14 | 2.4% more dangerous |
| Gaer | 495 | 54.68 | 9% more dangerous |
| Monmouth | 639 | 56.67 | 12% more dangerous |
| Chepstow | 711 | 57.19 | 13% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Panteg
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Panteg
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Broad Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Open Hearth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Elm Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Elm Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Drugs | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Offender given a drugs possession warning |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Hawthorn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Springfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cambria Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Burglary | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Clifton Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Railway Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Railway Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Other theft | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Other theft | On or near Florence Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cambria Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Berkeley Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Public order | On or near Sycamore Road South | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near South Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Public order | On or near Open Hearth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Panteg Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 15 | 14 | 9 | 28 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | - | 0.13 | 0.26 | 0.26 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 1.3 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.66 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.52 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.2 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | 0.13 | 0.26 | 0.39 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 25 | 25 | 25 | Getting worse |
Changes In Panteg's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Panteg to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Panteg | 49.93 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 26% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 35% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 40% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 42% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 42% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 49% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 51% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 64% more dangerous |
Crime in Panteg's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffithstown & Sebastopol | 381 | 50 | First |
Crime in Panteg During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Panteg change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Panteg saw a 800% increase in anti-social behaviour. Panteg saw a large fall in vehicle crime during July, when it fell by 83% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +100% | +290% | +800% | +400% | +113% | +200% | +88% | +300% | +125% | +83% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | +200% | - | -33% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Drugs | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +33% | +20% | -67% | - | -25% | - | -50% | -67% | -33% | +300% |
| Public Order | -50% | +29% | -22% | +33% | -27% | +43% | +200% | +400% | +20% | +300% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -50% | - | -25% | -33% | -83% | - | - | -67% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -29% | - | -41% | +47% | -6% | -12% | -21% | -13% | -20% | +100% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Panteg
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Panteg's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 05 Oct 2021