Cantref crime figures: 10 offences reported in September, down 17% on August

Cantref recorded 10 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 17% on August (12), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 4 reports, or 40% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (3) and anti-social behaviour (1).

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	4	2	+2
Criminal damage and arson	3	2	+1
Anti-social behaviour	1	2	−1
Drugs	1	0	new
Burglary	1	2	−1
Vehicle crime	0	2	−2
Public order	0	2	−2
Total	10	12	−2

Where it was reported

1. On or near St Michael's Road: 4
2. On or near Stanhope Street: 2
3. On or near Chain Road: 1
4. On or near Pentre Lane: 1
5. On or near Knoll Gardens: 1
6. On or near Heol Y Capel: 1

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: 7
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 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.