NP22 3XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 3XN

NP22 3XN, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.65 per 1,000 population. This NP22 3XN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP22 postcode area, which has experienced 231 crimes and a crime rate of 17.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP22 3XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 3XN, encompassing approximately 881 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

NP22 3XN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Place with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Salisbury Street with total crimes: 4
  • The Circle with total crimes: 4

NP22 3XN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1547.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour917.0228.57%
Criminal damage and arson810.21300.00%
Other crime29.08100.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Drugs22.270.00%
Shoplifting12.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-75.00%
Public order11.13-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour731.76-12.50%
Public order67.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime45.67-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.54-81.82%
Possession of weapons12.270.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1147.65266.67%
Violence and sexual offences1012.48-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour811.34-11.11%
Vehicle crime79.080.00%
Public order47.94-20.00%
Other crime14.540.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1441.97-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour915.8828.57%
Public order510.2125.00%
Other theft35.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons13.400.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1951.05216.67%
Anti-social behaviour721.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.9425.00%
Public order45.670.00%
Other theft34.540.00%
Vehicle crime33.40200.00%
Burglary23.400.00%
Drugs12.270.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour621.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.81-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson46.8133.33%
Drugs14.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-66.67%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

In March 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 offences1337.4430.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.810.00%
Vehicle crime33.4050.00%
Drugs23.400.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Other theft12.27-50.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.23-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour511.34150.00%
Vehicle crime25.67-71.43%
Public order22.27-60.00%
Other theft22.27100.00%
Possession of weapons12.270.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1844.2438.46%
Vehicle crime720.42250.00%
Public order57.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.67-33.33%
Other theft12.27-66.67%
Drugs11.130.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1332.90-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson514.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.67-40.00%
Other theft33.400.00%
Vehicle crime23.40-33.33%
Public order22.270.00%
Burglary12.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1635.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour518.15-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime34.54200.00%
Burglary23.40100.00%
Bicycle theft12.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2041.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour622.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.810.00%
Public order45.670.00%
Vehicle crime14.540.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414
May 202419
April 20246
March 202413
February 202410
January 202418
December 202313
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 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
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Upper Salisbury Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Circle
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Iron Row
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Park Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. The Promenade D'Orvault
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Alexandra Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Park Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kimberley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Georgetown Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Duke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Morgan Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Market Street
    Total1
    Burglary1