Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP18 · Newport
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP44 · Torfaen
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cwmbran has less crime — 4 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Caerleon recorded substantially more crime than Cwmbran in April 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 4, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caerleon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Public order (12), 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 Caerleon — 4 vs 72 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Cwmbran is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Caerleon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Cwmbran had more Other theft. Overall, Cwmbran recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 72).