NP22 4PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 4PZ

NP22 4PZ, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.12 per 1,000 population. This NP22 4PZ 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 4PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 4PZ, encompassing approximately 1391 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NP22 4PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3

NP22 4PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.1211.11%
Anti-social behaviour77.1940.00%
Public order35.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-25.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.47-64.29%
Public order53.59-37.50%
Shoplifting53.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.87-33.33%
Other theft21.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1435.9375.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.060.00%
Public order86.47166.67%
Shoplifting65.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.3125.00%
Vehicle crime33.590.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.1528.57%
Anti-social behaviour86.47300.00%
Shoplifting65.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3133.33%
Public order32.87200.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.68166.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.75-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.030.00%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-33.33%
Burglary11.44-50.00%
Drugs10.72-75.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.400.00%
Drugs45.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8750.00%
Public order32.16-25.00%
Shoplifting32.1650.00%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.37100.00%
Public order45.7533.33%
Shoplifting22.87-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-66.67%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting820.8414.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.31-71.43%
Public order32.870.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-80.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.43600.00%
Shoplifting710.06600.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.59-40.00%
Other theft32.16-50.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft615.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.87-60.00%
Shoplifting11.44-66.67%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.620.00%
Shoplifting33.59-40.00%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Burglary12.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.590.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202414
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 202414
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sirhowy Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fford Stockton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Princess Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1