Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP44 · Torfaen
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP16 · Monmouthshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cwmbran has less crime — 4 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
St Arvans recorded substantially more crime than Cwmbran in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 4, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cwmbran sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while St Arvans has more Shoplifting (11) and Anti-social behaviour (9). 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 St Arvans — 4 vs 48 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cwmbran is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cwmbran saw higher rates of Other theft while St Arvans had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cwmbran recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 48).