Brynwern crime figures: 18 offences reported in September, down 28% on August
Violence and sexual offences was the most-reported category in Brynwern in September 2026.
Brynwern recorded 18 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 28% on August (25), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.
The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 8 reports, or 44% of the total, followed by public order (2) and shoplifting (2).
Neighbourhood officers currently list off-road bikes and anti social behaviour as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Public order | 2 | 0 | new |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 6 | −4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 | −2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0 | new |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 6 | −5 |
| Drugs | 1 | 0 | new |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other crime | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Total | 18 | 25 | −7 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Lower Park Terrace: 9
- On or near Bryngwyn Road: 2
- On or near East View: 2
- On or near Queen Street: 2
- On or near Prince Street: 1
- On or near Nicholas Street: 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: 13
- Local resolution: 2
- Unable to prosecute suspect: 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.
Ends
Source: Gwent Police via data.police.uk / Open Government Licence v3.0. Spotted a mistake? See corrections and removals.