Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP11 · Caerphilly
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP44 · Torfaen
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cwmbran has less crime — 4 vs 54 incidents in April 2026.
Abercarn recorded substantially more crime than Cwmbran in April 2026 — 54 incidents compared to 4, a 13.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abercarn sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Public order (8), while Cwmbran has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cwmbran recorded fewer crimes than Abercarn — 4 vs 54 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Cwmbran is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abercarn saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Cwmbran had more Other theft. Overall, Cwmbran recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 54).