FORGE LANE, NP13 3BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP13 3BL

FORGE LANE, NP13 3BL, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 81.06 per 1,000 population. This NP13 3BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP13 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP13 3BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP13 3BL, encompassing approximately 357 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP13 3BL area, explore the NP13 3BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

NP13 3BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Road with total crimes: 4
  • Railway Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Parsons Row with total crimes: 3

FORGE LANE, NP13 3BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1381.0630.00%
Criminal damage and arson536.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.98-57.14%
Drugs28.390.00%
Shoplifting25.590.00%
Public order15.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.800.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Vehicle crime12.80-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1092.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour727.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson519.5766.67%
Vehicle crime413.9833.33%
Public order311.180.00%
Burglary28.39100.00%
Other theft15.590.00%
Other crime12.80-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1286.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime38.3950.00%
Public order38.39-50.00%
Other crime28.390.00%
Shoplifting25.590.00%
Bicycle theft15.590.00%
Other theft12.80-50.00%
Burglary12.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1695.030.00%
Public order644.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.7733.33%
Other theft211.18100.00%
Vehicle crime25.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.59-75.00%
Possession of weapons15.590.00%
Bicycle theft12.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16106.2123.08%
Anti-social behaviour844.7233.33%
Public order622.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.7750.00%
Other crime28.39100.00%
Burglary15.590.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Drugs12.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1375.47-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour636.34-14.29%
Public order316.77-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson28.39100.00%
Drugs15.590.00%
Shoplifting12.800.00%
Other crime12.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1489.44-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour739.13-41.67%
Public order719.57250.00%
Other theft219.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.59-83.33%
Burglary12.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15100.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour1241.9371.43%
Criminal damage and arson633.54100.00%
Public order216.770.00%
Other theft15.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences967.08-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour725.1675.00%
Criminal damage and arson319.57-76.92%
Public order28.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.59-83.33%
Other crime12.800.00%
Other theft12.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19139.75-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson1353.11225.00%
Vehicle crime636.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.77-42.86%
Public order411.18-50.00%
Other theft211.180.00%
Drugs15.590.00%
Burglary12.80-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20131.3742.86%
Public order855.90166.67%
Anti-social behaviour722.36133.33%
Criminal damage and arson419.5733.33%
Burglary211.180.00%
Vehicle crime25.590.00%
Other theft25.59-33.33%
Drugs15.590.00%
Possession of weapons12.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1475.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson339.130.00%
Public order38.390.00%
Other theft38.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.390.00%
Shoplifting18.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 202313
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 202416
April 202413
March 202414
February 202415
January 20249
December 202319
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP13 3BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chapel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parsons Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Southlands
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. River Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cae'R-Odyn
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brynheulog
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cwm-Celyn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waengron
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Club Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1