SHEPHERDS CLOSE, NP22 4PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 4PU

SHEPHERDS CLOSE, NP22 4PU, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.48 per 1,000 population. This NP22 4PU 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 4PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 4PU, encompassing approximately 885 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NP22 4PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ebenezer Street with total crimes: 8
  • Green Meadow with total crimes: 6
  • Sirhowy Court with total crimes: 3

SHEPHERDS CLOSE, NP22 4PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences930.48-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.16-64.71%
Public order56.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.64300.00%
Drugs24.520.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1740.64240.00%
Violence and sexual offences1019.1925.00%
Public order311.29200.00%
Vehicle crime23.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.26-88.89%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other crime11.13-50.00%

In July 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 arson944.03800.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.16-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour59.0366.67%
Drugs55.64400.00%
Other theft45.640.00%
Vehicle crime44.52100.00%
Other crime24.520.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In June 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 offences1323.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.390.00%
Drugs12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In May 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 offences1329.3562.50%
Anti-social behaviour614.6850.00%
Public order56.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.64-50.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.06-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour49.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.520.00%
Other crime12.260.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.0628.57%
Anti-social behaviour410.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.52100.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.90-55.56%
Drugs34.52200.00%
Other theft23.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.26-50.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour928.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.1675.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.90100.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Public order22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime22.26-33.33%
Drugs12.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour922.58800.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.16-77.78%
Vehicle crime34.52200.00%
Drugs13.390.00%
Public order11.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-75.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1836.1263.64%
Criminal damage and arson420.32100.00%
Public order34.52-40.00%
Other theft33.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.39-91.67%
Other crime11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1236.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1113.550.00%
Public order512.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.640.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 20231
October 202312

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202413
May 202413
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 202318
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ebenezer Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Green Meadow
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Sirhowy Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mechanic Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Beaufort Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rhoslan
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Star Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Heather Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Picton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1