Snatchwood crime figures: 33 offences reported in September, up 3% on August

Snatchwood recorded 33 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 3% on August (32), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 13 reports, or 39% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (8) and possession of weapons (3).

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

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	13	15	−2
Criminal damage and arson	8	1	+7
Possession of weapons	3	0	new
Public order	2	5	−3
Shoplifting	2	1	+1
Anti-social behaviour	2	5	−3
Burglary	1	0	new
Other crime	1	0	new
Drugs	1	1	0
Other theft	0	2	−2
Vehicle crime	0	2	−2
Total	33	32	+1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Hill Street: 11
2. On or near St Luke's Road: 5
3. On or near Llwyd Court: 5
4. On or near Rhes-yr-afon: 3
5. On or near Pentwyn Road: 2
6. On or near Tan-y-coed: 2

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: 23
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 4
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 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.