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Crime in Varteg

Varteg had 71 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 105.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 7 Torfaen areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle Torfaen area. Crime was up 54% on the three months before.

NP4, Torfaen · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Varteg

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105.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 7Torfaen rank1st is the highest rate
+54%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 15 Apr 18 May 17 Jun 24 Jul 30 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2941%
anti-social behaviour1927%
public order811%
criminal damage57%
vehicle crime34%
other crime23%
theft23%
drugs11%

Varteg against Torfaen

TypeVarteg per 1,000Middle Torfaen areaChange
Violence43.150.1▲ 164%
Burglary1.53.6–
Vehicle crime4.53.4–
Anti-social behaviour28.229.2▲ 58%
Theft and robbery4.56.9–

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%
Cwmtillery167.3▲ 8%
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 Varteg a safe area?

Varteg had about 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 7 Torfaen areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Varteg?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (29), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and public order (8).