Pontllanfraith Crime Overview
Pontllanfraith is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Gwent, and is the 37th most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Pontllanfraith in 2020 was 66 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 10% lower than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Pontllanfraith is the 244th most dangerous small town, and the 1,683rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2017, Pontllanfraith had the worst crime rate in Gwent for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.23 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Pontllanfraith are violence and sexual offences, with 246 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 29. This is the same as 2019's figure of 246 offences and a difference of 0.00 from 2019's crime rate of 29. Pontllanfraith's least common crime is robbery, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 4 crimes.
Compare Pontllanfraith to other towns and cities
See how Pontllanfraith shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Pontllanfraith and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Pontllanfraith Crime Map
Crime in Pontllanfraith Compared To Gwent
Summary of Crimes in Pontllanfraith This Year
| Pontllanfraith | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 268 | 31.16 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 29% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.35 | 286 | 0.48 | 37% safer |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.60 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 3.9% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 21 | 2.44 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 9% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 41 | 4.77 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 38% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 15 | 1.74 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 38% safer |
| Other Theft | 36 | 4.19 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 33% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.47 | 257 | 0.43 | 9% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 109 | 12.67 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 6% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.23 | 249 | 0.42 | 83% safer |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 4.42 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 8% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 21 | 2.44 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 73% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 246 | 28.60 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 13% safer |
Pontllanfraith Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 639 | 56.67 | 16% safer |
| Chepstow | 711 | 57.19 | 15% safer |
| Bettws | 471 | 58.55 | 13% safer |
| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | 640 | 59.57 | 11% safer |
| Ringland | 513 | 61.46 | 7% safer |
| Pontllanfraith | 567 | 65.91 | - |
| Abertillery | 763 | 66.99 | 1.6% more dangerous |
| Victoria | 557 | 68.28 | 3.5% more dangerous |
| Caerphilly | 1,089 | 68.52 | 3.8% more dangerous |
| Abergavenny | 735 | 71.59 | 8% more dangerous |
| Gelligaer | 1,401 | 73.41 | 10% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Pontllanfraith
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Pontllanfraith
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newbridge Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Police Station | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Clos Trefin | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Llanarth Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Glan Islwyn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near A4049 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Llanover Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Highmead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Cwrt Pantycelyn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Cwrt Pantycelyn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Mynyddislwyn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Mynyddislwyn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Newbridge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Theft from the person | On or near Brynteg Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Alder Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Sannan Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Parc Bryn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hawthorn Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hawthorn Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Pontllanfraith Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 13 | 15 | 31 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.35 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.35 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 0.35 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 15 | 5 | 4.3 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.0 | 0.58 | 2.8 | 4.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.47 | 0.35 | 0.12 | 0.47 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.12 | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.23 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 18 | 24 | 29 | 29 | Getting worse |
Changes In Pontllanfraith's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Pontllanfraith to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pontllanfraith | 65.91 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 2.7% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 15% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 21% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 23% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 24% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 32% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 36% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 39% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 52% more dangerous |
Crime in Pontllanfraith's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontllan-fraith | 553 | 64 | First |
Crime in Pontllanfraith During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Pontllanfraith change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Pontllanfraith saw a 500% increase in anti-social behaviour. Pontllanfraith saw a large fall in other theft during July, when it fell by 80% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -40% | +373% | +500% | +50% | +8% | +214% | +127% | +189% | +420% | +71% |
| Burglary | -75% | +50% | -75% | - | +100% | - | -50% | +200% | -50% | -20% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | +50% | -56% | +200% | - | -50% | - | - | - | - |
| Drugs | -25% | +300% | +200% | +80% | -67% | - | - | - | +25% | +133% |
| Other Crime | - | +100% | -50% | - | +300% | - | +100% | - | +50% | - |
| Other Theft | +29% | -40% | - | -75% | -80% | -67% | -75% | -80% | -17% | -43% |
| Public Order | -29% | -17% | +25% | +120% | -17% | - | -8% | -25% | +14% | +17% |
| Shoplifting | - | -80% | - | - | -50% | - | +100% | -33% | -50% | +200% |
| Vehicle Crime | +300% | +33% | - | -57% | -33% | - | +50% | - | - | -33% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +50% | -11% | -4% | -40% | -13% | -22% | -15% | -42% | +17% | +6% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Pontllanfraith
What police force serves Pontllanfraith?
Pontllanfraith's local territorial police force is the Gwent Police.How dangerous is Pontllanfraith?
Pontllanfraith is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Gwent.What is Pontllanfraith's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Pontllanfraith are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Pontllanfraith?
Pontllanfraith's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021