Bettws crime figures: 93 offences reported in September, down 34% on August

Bettws recorded 93 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 34% on August (140), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 45 reports, or 48% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (11) and anti-social behaviour (10).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour, drugs & related issues, speeding and rubbish / litter as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	45	70	−25
Criminal damage and arson	11	13	−2
Anti-social behaviour	10	19	−9
Public order	9	14	−5
Drugs	6	2	+4
Other crime	6	3	+3
Other theft	2	4	−2
Shoplifting	1	5	−4
Theft from the person	1	0	new
Burglary	1	2	−1
Possession of weapons	1	3	−2
Bicycle theft	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	4	−4
Total	93	140	−47

Where it was reported

1. On or near Monnow Way: 13
2. On or near Livale Court: 5
3. On or near Don Close: 4
4. On or near Bettws Lane: 4
5. On or near Tone Square: 4
6. On or near Clist Road: 4

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: 63
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 9
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 7
• Awaiting court outcome: 4

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.