Pillgwenlly Crime Overview
Pillgwenlly is the third most dangerous small town in Gwent, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Pillgwenlly in 2020 was 94 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 23% higher than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Pillgwenlly is the 74th most dangerous small town, and the 610th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2020, Pillgwenlly had the worst crime rate in Gwent for possession of weapons, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.34 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2020 was also a bad month for Pillgwenlly residents, when it was Gwent's most dangerous area for robbery, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.34 per 1,000 residents. Pillgwenlly recorded 3 reports of theft from the person during October 2016, making its crime rate of 0.34 the worst for theft from the person in Gwent that month.
The most common crimes in Pillgwenlly are violence and sexual offences, with 266 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 23% higher than 2019's figure of 205 offences and a difference of 6.90 from 2019's crime rate of 23. Pillgwenlly's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 8 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 25% from 2019's figure of 6 crimes.
Compare Pillgwenlly to other towns and cities
See how Pillgwenlly shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Pillgwenlly and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Pillgwenlly Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Pillgwenlly This Year
| Pillgwenlly | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 362 | 40.94 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 1.6% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 13 | 1.47 | 286 | 0.48 | 67% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.73 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 0.27% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 18 | 2.04 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 9% safer |
| Drugs | 57 | 6.45 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 54% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 34 | 3.84 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 38% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 73 | 8.26 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 32% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 8 | 0.90 | 257 | 0.43 | 52% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 130 | 14.70 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 9% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.15 | 249 | 0.42 | 80% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 8.59 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 53% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 13 | 1.47 | 222 | 0.37 | 75% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 95 | 10.74 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 61% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 266 | 30.08 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 7% safer |
Crime in Pillgwenlly Compared To Gwent
Pillgwenlly Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelligaer | 1,401 | 73.41 | 29% safer |
| Blackwood | 653 | 77.41 | 22% safer |
| Nantyglo and Blaina | 735 | 77.47 | 22% safer |
| Tredegar | 1,273 | 82.51 | 14% safer |
| Bargoed | 1,111 | 90.72 | 4.1% safer |
| Pillgwenlly | 835 | 94.42 | - |
| Rhymney | 936 | 105.41 | 10% more dangerous |
| Cwmbran Central | 1,360 | 128.24 | 26% more dangerous |
Pillgwenlly Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 31 | 22 | 18 | 41 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.5 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Drugs | 9 | 7 | 3.7 | 6 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 3.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.11 | 0.45 | 0.68 | 0.90 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.90 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 19 | 15 | 9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.34 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 10 | 15 | 11 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 25 | 23 | 23 | 30 | Getting worse |
Changes In Pillgwenlly's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Pillgwenlly to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 39% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 22% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 13% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 10% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 10% safer |
| Pillgwenlly | 94.42 | - |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 3.1% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 8% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 12% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 29% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 31% more dangerous |
Crime in Pillgwenlly's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly & Docks | 1,430 | 162 | First |
Crime in Pillgwenlly During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Pillgwenlly change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Pillgwenlly saw a 1,329% increase in anti-social behaviour. Pillgwenlly saw a large fall in vehicle crime during March, when it fell by 90% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +144% | +1,329% | +582% | +56% | -4% | - | +183% | +33% | +83% | +75% |
| Bicycle Theft | -71% | - | -50% | - | - | -67% | - | +200% | +100% | - |
| Burglary | +100% | -67% | - | +150% | - | -50% | -78% | +400% | -50% | +100% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | +50% | - | - | - |
| Drugs | +125% | +67% | +133% | +267% | -33% | - | -50% | +100% | +67% | -50% |
| Other Crime | +133% | -50% | - | +500% | +200% | +100% | - | - | - | +100% |
| Other Theft | +250% | - | -25% | - | +150% | -62% | - | +133% | +200% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -18% | +17% | +22% | - | +37% | +183% | +86% | -60% | - | +22% |
| Robbery | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | -50% | +100% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +150% | -14% | - | -15% | -67% | -55% | +33% | -73% | -62% | -14% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -90% | -53% | -58% | +33% | +50% | -18% | -55% | +40% | +46% | -43% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -30% | +33% | +59% | +23% | +80% | +57% | +33% | -8% | +88% | +31% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Pillgwenlly
What police force serves Pillgwenlly?
Pillgwenlly's local territorial police force is the Gwent Police.How dangerous is Pillgwenlly?
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The most common crimes in Pillgwenlly are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Pillgwenlly?
Pillgwenlly's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021