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Is New Tredegar Safe?

Crime statistics for New Tredegar. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 1,441 crimes
70 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

1,441 Crimes (last 36 months)
40.4% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓62.9% vs Previous 12 Months

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 36 months — 1,441 total crimes recorded in New Tredegar

Violent Crime
558 38.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
283 19.6%
Public Order
199 13.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
154 10.7%
Vehicle Crime
59 4.1%
Other Theft
54 3.7%
Burglary
50 3.5%
Other Crime
40 2.8%
Drugs
19 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
13 0.9%
Shoplifting
4 0.3%
Theft from Person
3 0.2%
Bicycle Theft
3 0.2%
Robbery
2 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for New Tredegar — last 36 months

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Safest Areas Near New Tredegar

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to New Tredegar by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Tredegar safe?

New Tredegar has a CrimeRadar safety score of 70/100, rated Safe. A total of 219 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 62.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. New Tredegar is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in New Tredegar in the last 12 months?

219 crimes were recorded in New Tredegar in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 62.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (590 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 558 incidents.

What is the most common crime in New Tredegar?

The most common crime in New Tredegar is Violent Crime, with 558 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 254.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in New Tredegar increasing or decreasing?

Crime in New Tredegar is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 62.9% — from 590 crimes in the previous 12 months to 219 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for New Tredegar?

New Tredegar has a safety score of 70 out of 100 (Safe). 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 New Tredegar compare to the Gwent Police average?

New Tredegar has a safety score of 70/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. New Tredegar is in line with the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in New Tredegar?

40.4% of crimes recorded in New Tredegar resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gwent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in New Tredegar?

558 violent crimes were recorded in New Tredegar in the last 12 months — representing 254.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 283 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for New Tredegar last updated?

The crime data for New Tredegar was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare New Tredegar with other areas?

You can compare New Tredegar with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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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: March 2026.