Gwent Police

Is Llanover Safe?

Crime statistics for Llanover. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 335 crimes
93 / 100 Very Safe

Safety Score !

335 Crimes (last 36 months)
43.3% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓79.6% 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 — 335 total crimes recorded in Llanover

Violent Crime
192 57.3%
Public Order
33 9.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
30 9%
Burglary
24 7.2%
Other Theft
21 6.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
15 4.5%
Vehicle Crime
6 1.8%
Other Crime
6 1.8%
Drugs
6 1.8%
Shoplifting
2 0.6%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Llanover safe?

Llanover has a CrimeRadar safety score of 93/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 37 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 79.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Llanover is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

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

37 crimes were recorded in Llanover 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 79.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (181 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 192 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Llanover?

The most common crime in Llanover is Violent Crime, with 192 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 518.9% 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 Llanover increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Llanover is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 79.6% — from 181 crimes in the previous 12 months to 37 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Llanover?

Llanover has a safety score of 93 out of 100 (Very 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 Llanover compare to the Gwent Police average?

Llanover has a safety score of 93/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 69/100. Llanover is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Llanover?

43.3% of crimes recorded in Llanover 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 Llanover?

192 violent crimes were recorded in Llanover in the last 12 months — representing 518.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 15 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 Llanover last updated?

The crime data for Llanover was last updated in May 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 Llanover with other areas?

You can compare Llanover 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: May 2026.