NP22 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 4AL

NP22 4AL, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.11 per 1,000 population. This NP22 4AL 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 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 4AL, encompassing approximately 850 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP22 4AL area, explore the NP22 4AL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NP22 4AL area, visit the NP22 4AL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP22 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Aneurin Bevan with total crimes: 2
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pen-Y-Bont with total crimes: 2

NP22 4AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.11-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson27.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35100.00%
Public order12.350.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.9910.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.93-33.33%
Burglary22.350.00%
Other theft12.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.53200.00%
Public order23.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35100.00%
Drugs22.350.00%
Other theft12.350.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson418.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.70-71.43%
Burglary34.700.00%
Other theft13.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.4633.33%
Public order24.70-50.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order417.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.530.00%
Possession of weapons13.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.16-33.33%
Other theft44.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.53100.00%
Other crime12.35-50.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.69-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson57.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.880.00%
Other crime24.70100.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.9740.00%
Criminal damage and arson516.46400.00%
Burglary45.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.7033.33%
Vehicle crime34.700.00%
Public order23.53100.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Other theft11.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.57-9.09%
Other theft411.76300.00%
Vehicle crime34.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.53200.00%
Burglary13.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Public order11.18-66.67%
Robbery11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.3910.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.93300.00%
Public order34.70-25.00%
Burglary23.530.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-80.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1025.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.760.00%
Public order45.880.00%
Other theft24.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 202414
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 202414
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP22 4AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ffordd Aneurin Bevan
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pen-Y-Bont
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Farmers Hill Estate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Llwyn Helyg
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pembroke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Woodlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1