NP23 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23

NP23, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NP23 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NP23, encompassing approximately 17899 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-25.42% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)

NP23 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Armoury Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

NP23 Crime Map

Postcodes in NP23

The postcode district are associated with the NP23, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NP23 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences446.82-25.42%
Criminal damage and arson222.4615.79%
Anti-social behaviour171.23-19.05%
Public order140.950.00%
Other theft70.78-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.39-25.00%
Other crime40.3433.33%
Shoplifting30.22-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.1750.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.06-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences598.4920.41%
Anti-social behaviour213.3016.67%
Criminal damage and arson191.17-13.64%
Public order141.0627.27%
Other theft110.78-35.29%
Burglary90.6180.00%
Vehicle crime80.50-55.56%
Shoplifting50.45-50.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences498.834.26%
Criminal damage and arson222.74120.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.230.00%
Vehicle crime181.0150.00%
Other theft171.0188.89%
Public order110.9510.00%
Shoplifting100.61150.00%
Burglary50.5666.67%
Drugs30.2850.00%
Other crime30.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences476.65-31.88%
Anti-social behaviour182.63125.00%
Vehicle crime121.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.67-37.50%
Public order100.56-28.57%
Other theft90.56-40.00%
Shoplifting40.50-63.64%
Other crime30.22200.00%
Burglary30.17-57.14%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences698.494.55%
Criminal damage and arson163.8514.29%
Other theft150.8987.50%
Public order140.84-22.22%
Shoplifting110.7837.50%
Vehicle crime90.6128.57%
Anti-social behaviour80.50-57.89%
Burglary70.4540.00%
Other crime10.39-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences668.6653.49%
Anti-social behaviour193.69-13.64%
Public order181.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.017.69%
Shoplifting80.7860.00%
Other theft80.4514.29%
Other crime70.45-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.390.00%
Burglary50.39-16.67%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences437.37-17.31%
Anti-social behaviour222.4015.79%
Public order151.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.84-18.75%
Other crime80.73700.00%
Other theft70.45-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.3916.67%
Burglary60.390.00%
Shoplifting50.34150.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Drugs20.11-33.33%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.70-22.39%
Anti-social behaviour192.9118.75%
Criminal damage and arson161.0633.33%
Other theft80.8933.33%
Vehicle crime60.450.00%
Public order60.34-68.42%
Burglary60.34500.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.17-60.00%
Other crime10.11-75.00%
Robbery10.06-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences678.1615.52%
Public order193.7472.73%
Anti-social behaviour161.06-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson120.899.09%
Other theft60.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.3420.00%
Shoplifting50.3425.00%
Other crime40.2833.33%
Robbery30.220.00%
Drugs30.17-25.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Burglary10.06-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences587.1016.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.24-5.56%
Public order110.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.6122.22%
Other theft80.6114.29%
Burglary50.4566.67%
Vehicle crime50.28-16.67%
Shoplifting40.28-20.00%
Drugs40.220.00%
Other crime30.2250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences506.2611.11%
Anti-social behaviour182.79-25.00%
Public order111.01-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.61-40.00%
Other theft70.5016.67%
Vehicle crime60.39100.00%
Shoplifting50.340.00%
Burglary30.280.00%
Other crime20.17-33.33%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences456.93-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour242.5184.62%
Public order151.34-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson150.841400.00%
Other theft60.84-25.00%
Shoplifting50.34-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.28-62.50%
Drugs30.170.00%
Burglary30.1750.00%
Other crime30.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.420.00%
Public order162.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.890.00%
Other theft80.730.00%
Vehicle crime80.450.00%
Shoplifting60.450.00%
Other crime30.340.00%
Drugs30.170.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202422
June 202410
May 202416
April 202414
March 202413
February 202416
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 202315
September 20231

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202418
June 202418
May 20248
April 202419
March 202422
February 202419
January 202416
December 202317
November 202318
October 202324
September 202313

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202411
June 202410
May 202414
April 202418
March 202415
February 20246
January 202419
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 702 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202459
July 202449
June 202447
May 202469
April 202466
March 202443
February 202452
January 202467
December 202358
November 202350
October 202345
September 202353

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202417
June 20249
May 202415
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202418
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP23 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Armoury Terrace
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Clos Trehelyg
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bethcar Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Briar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Attlee Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Cwm Hir
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Gwent Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Howards Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Market Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Clydach Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Bryn Coch
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Somerset Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Beaufort Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Croft Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bronhafod
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Intermediate Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Emlyn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Garn Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lon Strand Annealing
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Holland Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Steel Works Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1