Pontnewydd crime figures: 63 offences reported in September, down 34% on August

Pontnewydd recorded 63 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 34% on August (96), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 29 reports, or 46% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and other theft (7).

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

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	29	33	−4
Anti-social behaviour	8	19	−11
Public order	7	11	−4
Other theft	7	9	−2
Criminal damage and arson	4	7	−3
Burglary	3	4	−1
Vehicle crime	2	6	−4
Other crime	2	2	0
Shoplifting	1	3	−2
Robbery	0	2	−2
Total	63	96	−33

Where it was reported

1. On or near Maesgwyn: 7
2. On or near Ty Box Road: 5
3. On or near Laybourne Close: 4
4. On or near Plas Craig: 3
5. On or near Lon Gwenant: 3
6. On or near Station Farm: 3

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: 49
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 2
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.