Risca East crime figures: 41 offences reported in September, down 20% on August

Risca East recorded 41 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 20% on August (51), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 19 reports, or 46% of the total, followed by public order (7) and anti-social behaviour (6).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	19	18	+1
Public order	7	7	0
Anti-social behaviour	6	13	−7
Criminal damage and arson	4	1	+3
Vehicle crime	2	2	0
Other theft	1	3	−2
Burglary	1	1	0
Possession of weapons	1	2	−1
Other crime	0	2	−2
Robbery	0	2	−2
Total	41	51	−10

Where it was reported

1. On or near Cleveland Drive: 5
2. On or near Channel View: 4
3. On or near Parking Area: 3
4. On or near Twm Barlwm Close: 3
5. On or near Elm Drive: 3
6. On or near Wood View Crescent: 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: 24
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
• Local resolution: 3
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
• Further investigation is not in the public interest: 1
• 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.