ST JAMES WAY, NP22 4RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 4RB

ST JAMES WAY, NP22 4RB, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.12 per 1,000 population. This NP22 4RB 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 4RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 4RB, encompassing approximately 1202 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP22 4RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Iron Row with total crimes: 4
  • Alexandra Terrace with total crimes: 3

ST JAMES WAY, NP22 4RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences819.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Other crime22.490.00%
Public order21.66-60.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour620.78100.00%
Public order54.9966.67%
Shoplifting54.16-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences44.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Bicycle theft12.490.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.65-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.33-40.00%
Public order32.49-25.00%
Burglary12.490.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.95-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.16300.00%
Public order43.33100.00%
Shoplifting43.33-42.86%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.79100.00%
Shoplifting76.6575.00%
Public order25.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.79-33.33%
Shoplifting43.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3350.00%
Other crime22.490.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.30500.00%
Burglary24.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Shoplifting21.66-71.43%
Other theft11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Public order10.83-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.130.00%
Public order45.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.66-92.86%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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 offences1423.281300.00%
Shoplifting711.64600.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.82-33.33%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Public order11.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4950.00%
Public order22.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-80.00%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Shoplifting21.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.950.00%
Shoplifting58.310.00%
Public order44.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 202414
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 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
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Iron Row
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Alexandra Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. St James Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Georgetown Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Princess Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1