Pontypool Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crime in Pontypool during November 2025 stood at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 98.6% below the UK average of 7.3. This stark contrast highlights a uniquely low crime environment compared to national trends. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences accounted for 66.7% of reported crimes (2 incidents), with public order offences making up the remaining 33.3% (1 incident). While the overall crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 is exceptionally low, the distribution of offences suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than property-related issues. Seasonal factors in November, including extended evening darkness and community events like Bonfire Night, may have influenced the limited incidents recorded. The area's crime profile aligns with characteristics of smaller, mixed-use built-up areas where community cohesion and low population density contribute to reduced crime opportunities. However, the absence of significant property crime contrasts with typical urban patterns, pointing to potential differences in local demographics or land use. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) further underscores Pontypool's outlier status, with its rate 96% below the national figure. This suggests a combination of effective local policing, strong community networks, and perhaps a lower prevalence of transient populations compared to larger cities. The month's context of Black Friday shopping and seasonal festivals could have introduced temporary fluctuations. As a built-up area within Torfaen, Pontypool's crime profile appears shaped by its rural-adjacent location and limited commercial density, factors that likely contribute to its markedly lower crime rates compared to more densely populated regions.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in both violent and sexual offences and public order crimes compared to October, marking a notable shift in the area's crime mix. The doubling of violent incidents (from 1 to 2) and the emergence of a public order offence (up from 0) reflect a temporary uptick in interpersonal disputes, though these remain exceptionally low in absolute terms. Violent crime in the area is 96% below the UK average for the category (0.1 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a disparity that suggests local factors such as community policing strategies or demographic characteristics may play a role. Public order offences, while only 1 incident, are 100% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, indicating a broader trend of minimal public disorder. Residents may find the daily crime rate (0 incidents per day) particularly reassuring, illustrating the rarity of criminal activity in the area. The month-on-month increases, though significant in percentage terms, remain small in absolute numbers, with total crimes rising from 2 to 3. This suggests that while there were shifts in crime types, the overall safety profile of Pontypool remains unchanged. The absence of property crime entirely in November contrasts with the UK's typical crime mix, where property-related offences often dominate. This anomaly could be attributed to the area's low commercial density or effective crime prevention measures in retail and residential zones.

Pontypool's November 2025 crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents places it in stark contrast to national averages, with the area recording 3 total crimes over 30 days—a daily figure of 0 incidents. This is significantly lower than the UK's overall rate of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a safety profile far above the national norm. For residents, the monthly exposure figure—1 reported crime for every 9,235 residents—illustrates the rarity of criminal activity in the area. When compared to the UK's average of 1-in-139 residents experiencing a crime monthly, Pontypool's figures highlight a level of safety that is exceptionally rare in a built-up area. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes this contrast: with 27,705 residents, the area's crime statistics suggest a community where most residents go an entire month without encountering any criminal activity. This is particularly notable in the context of November, a month typically associated with increased crime due to seasonal factors. The absence of property crime entirely in the month, combined with the extremely low violent crime rate, suggests that local characteristics such as community cohesion, effective policing, or land use patterns may be contributing to this outcome. While the comparison to the UK highlights Pontypool's safety, it also raises questions about the factors that sustain such low crime rates in an area that is neither entirely rural nor a major urban centre.