Pillgwenlly is the second safest small town in Gwent, and is among the top 5 safest overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Pillgwenlly in 2021 was 5 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares similarly to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 1287% lower than the Gwent rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Pillgwenlly is the 59th safest small town, and the 419th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2016, Pillgwenlly was the worst small town in Gwent for theft from the person, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.23 per 1,000 inhabitants. August 2015 was also a bad month for Pillgwenlly residents, when it was Gwent's most dangerous small town for bicycle theft, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.34 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Pillgwenlly are violence and sexual offences, with 18 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 2.0. This is 28% lower than 2020's figure of 23 offences and a difference of 0.56 from 2020's crime rate of 2.6. Pillgwenlly's least common crime is criminal damage and arson, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 1 crime.
Second Safest
Small Towns, Gwent
1343% lower, regional crime rate
Wales
1370% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Pillgwenlly is 1343% lower than Wales and 1370% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Pillgwenlly represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 46 |
| 2020 | 11 | 94 |
| 2019 | 12 | 102 |
| 2018 | 9 | 82 |
| 2017 | 12 | 104 |
| 2016 | 14 | 121 |
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| Pillgwenlly | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 26 | 2.94 | 17,562 | 29.55 | 905% safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.57 | 1,899 | 3.19 | 460% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1 | 0.11 | 968 | 1.63 | 1382% safer |
| Other Crime | 1 | 0.11 | 1,388 | 2.34 | 2027% safer |
| Other Theft | 1 | 0.11 | 3,344 | 5.63 | 5018% safer |
| Public Order | 1 | 0.11 | 8,066 | 13.57 | 12236% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.11 | 261 | 0.44 | 300% safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.79 | 2,166 | 3.64 | 361% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.23 | 174 | 0.29 | 26% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 1.02 | 2,201 | 3.70 | 263% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 18 | 2.04 | 20,328 | 34.20 | 1576% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allt-yr-yn | 28 | 3.04 | 71% safer |
| Pillgwenlly | 46 | 5.20 | - |
| Gaer | 48 | 5.30 | 1.9% more dangerous |
| Rogerstone | 515 | 45.53 | 89% more dangerous |
| Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn | 583 | 46.14 | 89% more dangerous |
| Panteg | 366 | 47.97 | 89% more dangerous |
| Caerleon | 395 | 50.76 | 90% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ariel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near East Way Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Alicia Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Alicia Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Ariel Reach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ariel Reach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Ariel Reach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Ariel Reach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ariel Reach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ariel Reach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Theft from the person | On or near East Dock Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Ariel Reach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Ariel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Ariel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Theft from the person | On or near Alicia Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| May 2021 | Other theft | On or near Ariel Reach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 3.6 | 2.3 | 7 | 2.9 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 0.34 | 0.57 | 0.23 | 0.57 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.11 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.11 | 0.23 | 0.11 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 0.45 | 0.90 | 1.0 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.79 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | - | 0.11 | 0.11 | No change |
| Shoplifting | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 0.79 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | - | - | 0.23 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly | 5.20 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 92% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 94% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 94% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 94% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 95% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 95% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 96% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 96% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 96% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 97% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly & Docks | 1,410 | 159 | First |
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 2,600% increase in anti-social behaviour. Pillgwenlly saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during March, when it fell by 83% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +100% | +2,600% | +250% | - | +100% | - | - | -33% | +67% | +100% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | +100% | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +100% | - | +50% | +250% | - | -25% | - | -25% | -75% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | +400% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -83% | - | - | +100% | +33% | -50% | -60% | +100% | - | +100% |
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