Crime in Abersychan: statistics, rates and trends
768 crimes were recorded in Abersychan in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Abersychan at a glance
- Crime trends in Abersychan
- Types of crime in Abersychan
- Abersychan compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Abersychan
- Streets with the most crime in Abersychan
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abersychan
- Population and deprivation in Abersychan
- Questions about crime in Abersychan
- About this data
768 crimes were recorded in Abersychan in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 284 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Abersychan has the 292nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abersychan | Torfaen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 768 | 11,796 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.4 | 125.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,217 | 94,119 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abersychan was highest in the year to July 2025 (807 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (688). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 768 | 106.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 807 | 111.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 760 | 105.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 731 | 101.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 782 | 108.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 688 | 95.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 779 | 107.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 738 | 102.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 693 | 96.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abersychan over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-31%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 39.4 | 1.15 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 22.0 | 1.44 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 15.9 | 2.35 | +19% |
| Public order | 79 | 10.9 | 1.65 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.3 | 0.68 | -31% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -26% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.0 | 1.44 | -21% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.4 | 0.28 | -6% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.86 | +50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.41 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abersychan
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abersychan recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abersychan
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abersychan recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abersychan
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abersychan recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abersychan
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abersychan recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abersychan
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abersychan recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abersychan
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abersychan recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abersychan
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abersychan recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abersychan
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abersychan recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abersychan
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abersychan recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abersychan
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abersychan recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abersychan
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abersychan recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abersychan
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abersychan recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abersychan
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abersychan recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Abersychan, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abersychan.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abersychan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 2,730 | 98.5 | -7% |
| Abertillery | 1,546 | 141.2 | +33% |
| Newbridge | 573 | 100.5 | -6% |
| Oakdale | 334 | 61.9 | -42% |
| Cwmbrân | 6,227 | 137.3 | +29% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | -15% |
| Brynmawr | 856 | 156.5 | +47% |
| Abergavenny | 1,883 | 129.6 | +22% |
1 areas within Abersychan, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Abersychan had the highest rate (106.4 per 1,000) and Abersychan the lowest (106.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abersychan | Neighbourhood | 7,217 | 768 | 106.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abersychan over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
| On or near Gwyn Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Balance Road | 35 |
| On or near Cross Street | 34 |
| On or near Heol Waun | 25 |
| On or near British Road | 22 |
| On or near Ty-Rosser-Gwyn | 21 |
| On or near Hillcrest | 20 |
| On or near Clos Y Goedlan | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abersychan over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 254 | 33.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 159 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Abersychan has an estimated population of 7,217. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abersychan sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abersychan |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 28.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.8% |
Is Abersychan a safe place to live?
Abersychan recorded 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Abersychan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Abersychan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abersychan was down 5% on the year before: 768 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 807 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abersychan?
Abersychan is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abersychan. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.