Gwent Police

Is Pill Safe?

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

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 3,464 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,464 Crimes (last 24 months)
55.1% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓55.9% 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 24 months — 3,464 total crimes recorded in Pill

Violent Crime
1,024 29.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
635 18.3%
Shoplifting
545 15.7%
Public Order
340 9.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
251 7.2%
Other Theft
155 4.5%
Drugs
119 3.4%
Vehicle Crime
111 3.2%
Burglary
86 2.5%
Other Crime
82 2.4%
Possession of Weapons
37 1.1%
Robbery
33 1%
Bicycle Theft
29 0.8%
Theft from Person
17 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Pill — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pill safe?

Pill has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,061 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 55.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Pill are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

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

1,061 crimes were recorded in Pill 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 55.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,403 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,024 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Pill?

The most common crime in Pill is Violent Crime, with 1,024 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 96.5% 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 Pill increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Pill is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 55.9% — from 2,403 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,061 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Pill?

Pill has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 Pill compare to the Gwent Police average?

Pill has a safety score of 10/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Pill 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 Pill?

55.1% of crimes recorded in Pill 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 Pill?

1,024 violent crimes were recorded in Pill in the last 12 months — representing 96.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 635 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 Pill last updated?

The crime data for Pill 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 Pill with other areas?

You can compare Pill 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.