Monthly Crime Statistics

Pontypool Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Pontypool recorded 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, 100% below the UK average. Violent crime was the sole category reported, with no property-related incidents recorded.

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Total Crimes
0
Per 1,000 People
7.7
UK Average
0%
vs Previous Month

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Pontypool’s crime profile in October 2025 presents a striking contrast to the UK average, with a total crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents—100% below the national figure of 7.7. The sole recorded crime, a violent incident, fell 100% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000), highlighting a stark imbalance in the area’s crime mix. Unlike many regions where property crimes often dominate, Pontypool reported no incidents related to theft, burglary, or vehicle crime, a pattern that deviates from typical UK trends. This absence of property-related offences may reflect local characteristics such as the built-up area’s layout, community dynamics, or enforcement priorities. Seasonal factors in October—shorter days, Halloween, and the transition to winter—likely influenced the timing of the single violent incident, though the low overall rate suggests broader safety measures or community resilience. The data underscores the need for continued monitoring, as such an extreme deviation from national averages could indicate either exceptional safety or underreporting. However, the limited scope of October’s statistics means these findings should be contextualised within longer-term trends. The dominance of violent crime over property crime in this month’s report may also signal a shift in local crime patterns, warranting further analysis to identify potential contributing factors.

October 2025 saw a complete absence of property crimes in Pontypool, a stark departure from the UK average where property offences typically dominate. The only recorded crime—a violent incident—fell 100% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. This imbalance between violent and property crime rates raises questions about local factors influencing crime patterns. The single violent incident reported in October occurred during a period of darker evenings and Halloween, seasonal factors that may have contributed to the timing of the incident. Residents would find the complete absence of property crimes noteworthy, as it contrasts sharply with national trends where burglary and vehicle crime often feature prominently in monthly reports. This data point, while limited in scope, offers a unique insight into the area’s crime profile during a month typically associated with increased public activity.

In October 2025, Pontypool recorded a total of 1 crime over 31 days, translating to roughly 0 crimes per day. This daily figure underscores the exceptionally low crime frequency in the area, a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. Over the course of the month, the single reported crime occurred for roughly every 27,705 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population, this equates to a 1-in-27,705 chance of experiencing a crime, a statistic that would be meaningful to residents considering the area’s safety profile. The absence of property-related crimes in October further distinguishes Pontypool from the UK average, where property crimes typically constitute a significant portion of the crime mix. This population-scaled perspective offers a clear picture of how infrequent crime is in Pontypool compared to national trends, even when accounting for seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween.

Crime Breakdown - October 2025

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences10100%

Understanding Our Data

How we source and verify crime information for Pontypool

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Areas Covered
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Crime Records
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Official Sources

Understanding the Calculations

The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Pontypool. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.

Our Information

All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.

Formula Used

Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:

  • Police.ukCrime records from territorial police forces across England and Wales (43 total)
  • Office for National StatisticsPopulation statistics and the Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Home OfficeNationwide crime data and official policy records
  • FOI RequestsAdditional statistics obtained via formal requests to police services
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Page updated: 18 April 2026

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