Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NP44 · Torfaen
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cwmbran has less crime — 4 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood recorded substantially more crime than Cwmbran in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 4, a 44.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41) and Criminal damage & arson (27), while Cwmbran has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cwmbran recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 4 vs 178 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Cwmbran is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Cwmbran had more Other theft. Overall, Cwmbran recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 178).