Gwent Police

Is Pengam Safe?

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

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 969 crimes
71 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

969 Crimes (last 36 months)
46.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓52.3% 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 — 969 total crimes recorded in Pengam

Violent Crime
436 45%
Anti-Social Behaviour
127 13.1%
Public Order
119 12.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
74 7.6%
Other Theft
55 5.7%
Vehicle Crime
50 5.2%
Other Crime
28 2.9%
Shoplifting
28 2.9%
Burglary
24 2.5%
Drugs
15 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
6 0.6%
Robbery
5 0.5%
Theft from Person
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pengam safe?

Pengam has a CrimeRadar safety score of 71/100, rated Safe. A total of 185 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 52.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Pengam is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

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

185 crimes were recorded in Pengam 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 52.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (388 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 436 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Pengam?

The most common crime in Pengam is Violent Crime, with 436 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 235.7% 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 Pengam increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Pengam is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 52.3% — from 388 crimes in the previous 12 months to 185 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Pengam?

Pengam has a safety score of 71 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 Pengam compare to the Gwent Police average?

Pengam has a safety score of 71/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Pengam 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 Pengam?

46.7% of crimes recorded in Pengam 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 Pengam?

436 violent crimes were recorded in Pengam in the last 12 months — representing 235.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 127 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 Pengam last updated?

The crime data for Pengam 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 Pengam with other areas?

You can compare Pengam 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.