QUEENS SQUARE, NP23 4AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 4AS

QUEENS SQUARE, NP23 4AS, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.01 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4AS 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 4AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4AS, encompassing approximately 1272 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP23 4AS 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

QUEENS SQUARE, NP23 4AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1844.01-5.26%
Shoplifting914.150.00%
Public order87.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.93-42.86%
Other theft33.140.00%
Vehicle crime32.36200.00%
Drugs22.360.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1940.0835.71%
Shoplifting914.93-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.07-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson55.50-44.44%
Public order43.93-42.86%
Other theft33.140.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1449.51-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour1111.00-21.43%
Shoplifting108.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.8680.00%
Public order77.07-12.50%
Other theft35.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.36100.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Other crime10.79-75.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2351.879.52%
Anti-social behaviour1418.08-22.22%
Public order811.000.00%
Shoplifting56.29-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.93-16.67%
Other crime43.93300.00%
Other theft33.1450.00%
Burglary22.36100.00%
Theft from the person11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2155.8016.67%
Anti-social behaviour1816.5063.64%
Shoplifting1214.15-20.00%
Public order89.43-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson66.2950.00%
Other theft24.72-33.33%
Other crime11.570.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1848.73157.14%
Shoplifting1514.1587.50%
Anti-social behaviour1111.79-8.33%
Public order98.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.07-20.00%
Other theft33.1450.00%
Robbery12.360.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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 behaviour1240.87-47.83%
Public order129.4350.00%
Shoplifting89.43-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences76.29-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson55.50-58.33%
Other theft23.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2358.16-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences1318.08-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson1210.2220.00%
Shoplifting119.4357.14%
Public order88.650.00%
Other theft46.29300.00%
Burglary23.140.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2859.7364.71%
Violence and sexual offences1922.01-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson1014.93150.00%
Public order87.8633.33%
Shoplifting76.2975.00%
Other crime15.500.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2951.87-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour1722.7921.43%
Public order613.3650.00%
Shoplifting44.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.14-42.86%
Vehicle crime33.1450.00%
Other theft12.360.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.79-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3256.5945.45%
Anti-social behaviour1425.15-46.15%
Burglary811.00166.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.29-22.22%
Public order45.50-55.56%
Vehicle crime23.14100.00%
Shoplifting21.57-77.78%
Other crime11.570.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2665.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences2220.430.00%
Shoplifting917.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.070.00%
Public order97.070.00%
Burglary37.070.00%
Drugs22.360.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
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 20247
July 202411
June 202414
May 202418
April 202411
March 202412
February 202423
January 202428
December 202317
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 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202414
June 202423
May 202421
April 202418
March 20247
February 202413
January 202419
December 202329
November 202332
October 202322

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 202412
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
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 4AS 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. Park View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Worcester Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Barley Field Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Clos Heath Cote
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cemetrey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Heol Isaf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Church Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Lower Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Queen Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clos Ffatri
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Curzon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1