Pengam crime figures: 29 offences reported in September, down 15% on August

Pengam recorded 29 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 15% 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 9 reports, or 31% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and public order (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list targeted operations and crime prevention events as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	9	13	−4
Anti-social behaviour	6	4	+2
Public order	4	5	−1
Vehicle crime	3	3	0
Shoplifting	2	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	2	4	−2
Other theft	1	2	−1
Other crime	1	0	new
Burglary	1	2	−1
Robbery	0	1	−1
Total	29	34	−5

Where it was reported

1. On or near Islwyn Close: 4
2. On or near High Street: 4
3. On or near Clos Ceirw: 2
4. On or near Clos Gronw: 2
5. On or near Fron Wen: 2
6. On or near Waun Borfa Road: 2

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: 20
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 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.