Pontllanfraith Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pontllanfraith's 'Other crime' category stood at 0.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, 212% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights a unique local dynamic. The built-up area recorded 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents overall, placing it 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 37.8% of total incidents (28 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (14 cases, 18.9%). These figures align with patterns seen in small urban centres where concentrated populations and limited public space can amplify certain types of crime. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the elevated public order crime rate (0.7 per 1,000, 21% above UK average), consistent with May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. The area's relatively low vehicle crime rate (0.2 per 1,000, 50% below UK average) suggests effective local measures or lower commuter traffic, though this remains an area requiring further analysis.

Possession of weapons and drugs both surged by 200% in May, rising from 1 to 3 cases each. This sharp increase in two separate categories—both of which are typically low-frequency crimes—suggests a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2 cases), and vehicle crime dropped 33.3%, indicating possible seasonal fluctuations or successful targeted interventions. The public order crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) was 21% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area's small-scale nature and the challenges of managing social interactions in confined spaces. Residents may find the 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents rate (1-in-138 monthly exposure) particularly relevant, as it contextualises risk levels against a national benchmark. 'Other crime'—a category encompassing diverse offences—exceeded the UK average by over 200%, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data.

Pontllanfraith's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable compared to April, with no change from the previous month's 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This consistency is notable given the seasonal transitions typical of the area. Locally, 2 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that would equate to one crime occurring for roughly every 138 residents over the course of the month. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, this monthly exposure rate is comparable to other similarly sized built-up areas in Wales, though the specific mix of crime types differs. The area's population of 10,203 means that each resident has a 0.73% chance of being directly affected by crime in any given month, a probability that is 9.9% lower than the UK average. This relative safety is most evident in property crimes, where vehicle crime and burglary rates are both significantly below national levels. However, the pronounced divergence in 'Other crime' and public order offences suggests that localised factors—such as the area's specific social composition or infrastructure—play a more significant role in shaping crime patterns than broader national trends.