NP22 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 4LQ

NP22 4LQ, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.93 per 1,000 population. This NP22 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 4LQ, encompassing approximately 1140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP22 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Place with total crimes: 5
  • Vale Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • The Promenade D'Orvault with total crimes: 3

NP22 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.93175.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.65200.00%
Public order35.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.650.00%
Bicycle theft23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-66.67%
Burglary10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.65-55.56%
Vehicle crime33.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.88-80.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.54-18.18%
Public order57.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.05266.67%
Anti-social behaviour49.65100.00%
Public order33.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.390.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.89-25.00%
Burglary15.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson925.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.890.00%
Vehicle crime67.02500.00%
Public order45.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.510.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.28-20.00%
Other theft37.02200.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.91-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour38.77200.00%
Burglary12.630.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.290.00%
Public order511.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20249
October 20231

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 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Vale Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. The Promenade D'Orvault
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Alexandra Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kimberley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Georgetown Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Ashville
    Total1
    Other theft1