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Crime in Ponthir

Ponthir had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 16 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 7 Torfaen areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 88% below the middle Torfaen area. Crime was down 65% on the three months before.

NP18, Torfaen · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ponthir

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16crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 7Torfaen rank1st is the highest rate
-65%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 12 Apr 11 May 2 Jun 6 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ponthir. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence433%
public order217%
anti-social behaviour217%
shoplifting18%
theft18%
burglary18%
vehicle crime18%

Ponthir against Torfaen

TypePonthir per 1,000Middle Torfaen areaChange
Violence5.350.1▼ 80%
Burglary1.33.6–
Vehicle crime1.33.4–
Anti-social behaviour2.729.2–
Theft and robbery1.36.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Malpas Court164.6▲ 9%
Woodlands132.2▲ 28%
Caerleon123.1▲ 11%
St Julians110.2▲ 24%
Malpas Park96.3▲ 23%
Trinity View52▲ 8%
Ponthir16▼ 65%
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 Ponthir a safe area?

Ponthir had about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 7 Torfaen areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ponthir?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by public order (2) and anti-social behaviour (2).