The Elms crime figures: 6 offences reported in September, down 62% on August

The Elms recorded 6 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 62% on August (16), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 5 reports, or 83% of the total, followed by 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	5	5	0
Anti-social behaviour	1	3	−2
Criminal damage and arson	0	4	−4
Other theft	0	1	−1
Public order	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Other crime	0	1	−1
Total	6	16	−10

Where it was reported

1. On or near The Elms: 2
2. On or near Rockfield View: 1
3. On or near Rockfield Rise: 1
4. On or near St Josephs Close: 1
5. On or near Rowan Close: 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: 3
• Local resolution: 2

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.