Pontypool crime figures: 55 offences reported in September, up 2% on August

Pontypool recorded 55 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 2% on August (54), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 22 reports, or 40% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and public order (11).

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

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	22	18	+4
Anti-social behaviour	14	14	0
Public order	11	8	+3
Criminal damage and arson	3	3	0
Other theft	2	1	+1
Drugs	1	1	0
Shoplifting	1	1	0
Robbery	1	1	0
Burglary	0	2	−2
Possession of weapons	0	2	−2
Other crime	0	3	−3
Total	55	54	+1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Parking Area: 19
2. On or near Glantorvaen Road: 5
3. On or near Hanbury Road: 5
4. On or near Sports/recreation Area: 5
5. On or near Commercial Street: 3
6. On or near Shopping Area: 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: 35
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 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.