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Is Abersychan Safe?

Crime statistics for Abersychan. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 485 crimes
44 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

485 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓43.7% vs Previous 12 Months
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Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 485 total crimes recorded in Abersychan

Violent Crime
184 37.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
107 22.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
72 14.8%
Public Order
32 6.6%
Vehicle Crime
18 3.7%
Other Theft
17 3.5%
Other Crime
17 3.5%
Burglary
13 2.7%
Drugs
8 1.6%
Shoplifting
7 1.4%
Robbery
5 1%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.6%
Theft from Person
2 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Abersychan — last 12 months

Explore by Month

View detailed crime data for each month in Abersychan

January 2026 0 crimes December 2025 0 crimes November 2025 0 crimes October 2025 0 crimes September 2025 0 crimes August 2025 93 crimes July 2025 79 crimes June 2025 69 crimes May 2025 72 crimes April 2025 56 crimes March 2025 65 crimes February 2025 51 crimes
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Safest Areas Near Abersychan

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Abersychan by safety score

89/100
Llanfoist Fawr South Gwent Police
11.7 km away
Very Safe
91/100
Cefneithin & Foelgastell Dyfed-Powys Police
72.2 km away
Very Safe
92/100
Lynton & Lynmouth Devon & Cornwall Police
82.1 km away
Very Safe

Compare Abersychan With Nearby Areas

Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods

44 Abersychan
VS
89 Llanfoist Fawr South
11.7 km away · Gwent Police
44 Abersychan
VS
91 Cefneithin & Foelgastell
72.2 km away · Dyfed-Powys Police
44 Abersychan
VS
92 Lynton & Lynmouth
82.1 km away · Devon & Cornwall Police

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abersychan safe?

Abersychan has a CrimeRadar safety score of 44/100, rated Below Average. 485 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Abersychan has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Abersychan in the last 12 months?

485 crimes were recorded in Abersychan in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 43.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (861 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Abersychan?

The most common crime in Abersychan is Violent Crime, with 184 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 37.9% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Abersychan increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Abersychan is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 43.7% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Abersychan?

Abersychan has a safety score of 44 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Abersychan compare to the Gwent Police average?

Abersychan has a safety score of 44/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 63/100. Abersychan is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Abersychan?

0% of crimes in Abersychan resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Abersychan?

184 violent crimes were recorded in Abersychan in the last 12 months, representing 37.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 107 incidents.

When was the crime data for Abersychan last updated?

The crime data for Abersychan was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Abersychan with other areas?

You can compare Abersychan with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.