Pontnewynydd crime figures: 6 offences reported in September, down 40% on August

Pontnewynydd recorded 6 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 40% on August (10), 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 67% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (1) and other theft (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list criminal damage and anti-social behaviour as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	4	1	+3
Other theft	1	2	−1
Anti-social behaviour	1	2	−1
Public order	0	3	−3
Burglary	0	1	−1
Other crime	0	1	−1
Total	6	10	−4

Where it was reported

1. On or near Old School Place: 4
2. On or near Merchant's Hill Close: 1
3. On or near Hanbury Road: 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: 4
• 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.