Cwm crime figures: 40 offences reported in September, up 29% on August

Cwm recorded 40 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 29% on August (31), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 15 reports, or 38% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and public order (5).

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

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	15	3	+12
Anti-social behaviour	10	13	−3
Public order	5	1	+4
Other theft	4	3	+1
Other crime	2	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	2	5	−3
Burglary	2	2	0
Drugs	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	3	−3
Total	40	31	+9

Where it was reported

1. On or near Stewart Street: 5
2. On or near Crosscombe Terrace: 3
3. On or near Aubrey Terrace: 3
4. On or near Dyffryn Place: 3
5. On or near Elm Street: 3
6. On or near Marine 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: 25
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 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.