Beaufort crime figures: 43 offences reported in September, up 26% on August

Beaufort recorded 43 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 26% on August (34), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 18 reports, or 42% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and other theft (5).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour and off road bikes and vehicles being ridden/driven in an anti-social manner as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	18	11	+7
Anti-social behaviour	7	6	+1
Other theft	5	3	+2
Vehicle crime	4	0	new
Public order	3	6	−3
Other crime	2	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	2	6	−4
Drugs	1	0	new
Burglary	1	1	0
Possession of weapons	0	1	−1
Total	43	34	+9

Where it was reported

1. On or near Heathfield Close: 4
2. On or near Park View: 4
3. On or near Parking Area: 4
4. On or near Gantre Close: 3
5. On or near Gorsedd Close: 3
6. On or near Bryn Coch: 3

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 28
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
• Action to be taken by another organisation: 1

Figures are from Gwent Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.