Gwent Police

Is Llanhilleth Safe?

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

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 1,296 crimes
65 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

1,296 Crimes (last 36 months)
42.4% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓56.5% 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 — 1,296 total crimes recorded in Llanhilleth

Violent Crime
598 46.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
183 14.1%
Public Order
176 13.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
107 8.3%
Vehicle Crime
63 4.9%
Other Theft
54 4.2%
Other Crime
39 3%
Burglary
34 2.6%
Drugs
19 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
9 0.7%
Shoplifting
8 0.6%
Robbery
4 0.3%
Theft from Person
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Llanhilleth — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Llanhilleth safe?

Llanhilleth has a CrimeRadar safety score of 65/100, rated Safe. A total of 251 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 56.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Llanhilleth is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

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

251 crimes were recorded in Llanhilleth 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 56.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (577 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 598 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Llanhilleth?

The most common crime in Llanhilleth is Violent Crime, with 598 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 238.2% 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 Llanhilleth increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Llanhilleth is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 56.5% — from 577 crimes in the previous 12 months to 251 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Llanhilleth?

Llanhilleth has a safety score of 65 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 Llanhilleth compare to the Gwent Police average?

Llanhilleth has a safety score of 65/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Llanhilleth 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 Llanhilleth?

42.4% of crimes recorded in Llanhilleth 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 Llanhilleth?

598 violent crimes were recorded in Llanhilleth in the last 12 months — representing 238.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 183 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 Llanhilleth last updated?

The crime data for Llanhilleth 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 Llanhilleth with other areas?

You can compare Llanhilleth 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.