Brynmawr crime figures: 90 offences reported in September, up 10% on August

Brynmawr recorded 90 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 10% on August (82), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 34 reports, or 38% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and public order (13).

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	34	17	+17
Anti-social behaviour	14	17	−3
Public order	13	13	0
Criminal damage and arson	7	18	−11
Vehicle crime	7	3	+4
Burglary	5	2	+3
Shoplifting	4	1	+3
Other theft	3	2	+1
Drugs	2	4	−2
Bicycle theft	1	0	new
Robbery	0	2	−2
Other crime	0	3	−3
Total	90	82	+8

Where it was reported

1. On or near Blaina Road: 14
2. On or near Bailey Street: 5
3. On or near Shopping Area: 4
4. On or near Henderson Road: 4
5. On or near Factory Road: 4
6. On or near Beaufort Street: 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: 63
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 6
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Local resolution: 2
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.