NP23 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 4AP

NP23 4AP, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.21 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP23 postcode area, which has experienced 178 crimes and a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP23 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4AP, encompassing approximately 996 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP23 4AP area, explore the NP23 4AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

NP23 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Glanllyn with total crimes: 7
  • Blaina Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

NP23 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1752.21-5.56%
Shoplifting917.070.00%
Public order79.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.03-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.02-33.33%
Other theft34.02-25.00%
Drugs23.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1851.2038.46%
Shoplifting918.07-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.04-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson66.02-33.33%
Other theft46.020.00%
Public order44.02-42.86%
Burglary24.020.00%
Possession of weapons12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1362.25-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour1113.05-21.43%
Shoplifting1011.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.0480.00%
Public order79.04-12.50%
Other theft47.0333.33%
Vehicle crime24.02100.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other crime11.00-75.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2265.2610.00%
Anti-social behaviour1422.09-22.22%
Public order814.060.00%
Shoplifting58.03-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.02-16.67%
Other crime45.02300.00%
Other theft34.0250.00%
Burglary23.010.00%
Theft from the person12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2071.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour1820.0863.64%
Shoplifting1218.07-20.00%
Public order812.05-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson68.03100.00%
Burglary26.020.00%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Other crime12.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1558.23114.29%
Shoplifting1515.0687.50%
Anti-social behaviour1115.06-8.33%
Public order911.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.04-25.00%
Other theft33.0150.00%
Robbery13.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1251.20-47.83%
Public order1212.0550.00%
Shoplifting812.05-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences78.03-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.03-63.64%
Other theft24.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2371.28-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences1223.09-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson1112.0510.00%
Shoplifting1111.0457.14%
Public order811.0414.29%
Other theft38.03200.00%
Burglary23.010.00%
Drugs12.010.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2874.3055.56%
Violence and sexual offences1728.11-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson1017.07150.00%
Shoplifting710.0475.00%
Public order77.0316.67%
Other crime27.030.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2869.28-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1828.1128.57%
Public order618.0750.00%
Drugs46.020.00%
Shoplifting44.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.02-42.86%
Vehicle crime34.0250.00%
Other theft13.010.00%
Burglary11.00-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3070.2857.89%
Anti-social behaviour1430.12-46.15%
Burglary814.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson78.03-22.22%
Public order47.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime24.02100.00%
Shoplifting22.01-77.78%
Other crime12.010.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2680.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1926.100.00%
Public order1019.080.00%
Shoplifting910.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.040.00%
Burglary39.040.00%
Drugs23.010.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 202415
March 20248
February 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 202418
April 202411
March 202412
February 202423
January 202428
December 202318
November 202314
October 202326

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202413
June 202422
May 202420
April 202415
March 20247
February 202412
January 202417
December 202328
November 202330
October 202319

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 202411
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP23 4AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clos Glanllyn
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blaina Road
    Total6
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. B4248
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenland Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Barley Field Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Clos Heath Cote
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Lower Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Queen Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clos Ffatri
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Curzon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1