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Crime in Abersychan

Abersychan had 442 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 7 Torfaen areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Torfaen area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

NP4, Torfaen · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Abersychan

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126.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 7Torfaen rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common175 in 3 months

Month by month

113 Mar 125 Apr 145 May 128 Jun 156 Jul 158 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Abersychan. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17540%
anti-social behaviour9121%
public order5512%
criminal damage4911%
theft215%
other crime123%
vehicle crime123%
drugs102%

Abersychan against Torfaen

TypeAbersychan per 1,000Middle Torfaen areaChange
Violence50.150.1▲ 23%
Burglary2.63.6–
Vehicle crime3.43.4▲ 20%
Anti-social behaviour26.129.2▲ 32%
Theft and robbery6.96.9▲ 71%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Six Bells237.8▲ 6%
Griffithstown180.7▲ 18%
Abertillery165.9▲ 5%
Pontypool151.7▲ 28%
Blaenavon138.2▼ 2%
Abersychan126.6▲ 15%
Varteg105.5▲ 54%
See every Torfaen area ranked on the crime in Torfaen page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Abersychan a safe area?

Abersychan had about 126.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 7 Torfaen areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Abersychan?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (175), followed by anti-social behaviour (91) and public order (55).