NP22 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 4AX

NP22 4AX, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.77 per 1,000 population. This NP22 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 4AX, encompassing approximately 1051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP22 4AX area, explore the NP22 4AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NP22 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ebenezer Street with total crimes: 8
  • United Way with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

NP22 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour923.7712.50%
Criminal damage and arson58.56400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.7566.67%
Public order24.75-33.33%
Other theft11.90-50.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.9733.33%
Public order37.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-40.00%
Other theft22.85-33.33%
Burglary11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-85.71%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson727.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.71-50.00%
Public order34.750.00%
Other theft32.8550.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.82-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson69.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.710.00%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Burglary11.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.9783.33%
Anti-social behaviour310.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85100.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.7133.33%
Public order33.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.85-66.67%
Other theft10.95-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.82-30.77%
Other theft38.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Public order32.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8550.00%
Other crime22.85100.00%
Drugs11.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.728.33%
Anti-social behaviour312.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85-83.33%
Vehicle crime21.90-75.00%
Other theft21.90-50.00%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1241.84140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.41200.00%
Vehicle crime811.41100.00%
Other theft47.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.800.00%
Burglary32.8550.00%
Other crime12.850.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.82-64.29%
Vehicle crime44.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.8050.00%
Other theft32.850.00%
Burglary22.850.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Robbery11.900.00%

In November 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 offences1426.62-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson313.31200.00%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Other theft32.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85-71.43%
Public order21.90-60.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour717.120.00%
Public order56.660.00%
Bicycle theft14.750.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 202413
January 202412
December 20235
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233

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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 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 4AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ebenezer Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. United Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mechanic Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Farmers Hill Estate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Star Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Laburnam Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Picton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1