WAUNDEG, NP22 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 3SL

WAUNDEG, NP22 3SL, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.60 per 1,000 population. This NP22 3SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP22 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 16.52 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP22 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 3SL, encompassing approximately 441 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP22 3SL area, explore the NP22 3SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

NP22 3SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 7
  • Trefil Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

WAUNDEG, NP22 3SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1056.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.06300.00%
Public order39.060.00%
Other theft26.790.00%
Drugs14.530.00%
Vehicle crime12.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.96300.00%
Burglary218.110.00%
Vehicle crime24.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.53-66.67%
Other theft12.260.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.43-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.5850.00%
Burglary16.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.26-50.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1049.81400.00%
Public order422.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.53100.00%
Other crime14.530.00%
Vehicle crime12.26-50.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft527.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.530.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson320.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.79-85.71%
Vehicle crime14.530.00%
Other crime12.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%
Public order12.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1447.55180.00%
Public order331.70200.00%
Burglary26.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.53-50.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences531.70-37.50%
Other theft411.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.06100.00%
Vehicle crime14.530.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Robbery12.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.7060.00%
Burglary218.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.530.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.38-28.57%
Other theft211.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.53-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences731.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.850.00%
Other theft26.790.00%
Vehicle crime14.530.00%
Public order12.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 202414
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP22 3SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 2. Trefil Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Maes Morgan
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bryn Rhosyn
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waundeg
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pen-Y-Bont
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1