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Burglary Rates in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Torfaen, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Partial crime data

Gwent has published only 4 of 12 months of crime data (May 2025 to Aug 2025), so the figures below understate the true annual totals for Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood.

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood recorded 10 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 52% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

10

1.62 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

282

45.6 per 1,000 residents

52% below the UK average24% below the Wales regional average

How does Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood rank?

Within Torfaen

6 of 18 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

24th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
3
2
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Oct 25

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
102
36%
Other Crime
77
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
55
20%
Vehicle Crime
15
5%
Burglary
10
4%
Shoplifting
9
3%
Drug Offences
8
3%
Robbery
4
1%
Theft from Person
2
1%

Property mix in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Source: Census 2021 · 2,780 households

Detached 14%Semi-detached 24%Terraced 47%Flats 15%

The most common property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood homeowners

Most homes in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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