Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP44 · Torfaen
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP22 · Blaenau Gwent
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cwmbran has less crime — 4 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Tredegar recorded substantially more crime than Cwmbran in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 4, a 41.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cwmbran sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Tredegar has more Anti-social behaviour (38) and Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Cwmbran recorded fewer crimes than Tredegar — 4 vs 164 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, Cwmbran saw higher rates of Other theft while Tredegar had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cwmbran recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 164).