Gwent Police

Is Pengam Safe?

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

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 1,082 crimes
65 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

1,082 Crimes (last 36 months)
40.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓34.3% 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 — 1,082 total crimes recorded in Pengam

Violent Crime
472 43.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
159 14.7%
Public Order
122 11.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
87 8%
Other Theft
60 5.5%
Vehicle Crime
58 5.4%
Burglary
33 3%
Shoplifting
31 2.9%
Other Crime
28 2.6%
Drugs
17 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
7 0.6%
Robbery
5 0.5%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.2%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%

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 65/100, rated Safe. A total of 274 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 34.3% 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?

274 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 34.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (417 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 472 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Pengam?

The most common crime in Pengam is Violent Crime, with 472 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 172.3% 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 34.3% — from 417 crimes in the previous 12 months to 274 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 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 Pengam compare to the Gwent Police average?

Pengam has a safety score of 65/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 69/100. Pengam 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 Pengam?

40.7% 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?

472 violent crimes were recorded in Pengam in the last 12 months — representing 172.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 159 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 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 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: May 2026.