NP23 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 4AY

NP23 4AY, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 520.72 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4AY, encompassing approximately 44 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waunheulog with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Brynawelon with total crimes: 1

NP23 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12520.72100.00%
Public order4271.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour290.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson245.280.00%
Other theft145.280.00%
Drugs122.640.00%
Possession of weapons122.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6316.960.00%
Public order3135.8450.00%
Vehicle crime267.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson245.280.00%
Other theft145.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6362.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour3135.84200.00%
Public order267.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson245.280.00%
Vehicle crime145.280.00%
Burglary122.640.00%
Drugs122.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7339.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson2158.480.00%
Other crime245.280.00%
Public order245.28-33.33%
Other theft145.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8316.960.00%
Public order3181.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson267.920.00%
Vehicle crime145.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8271.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2181.12-50.00%
Public order145.28-75.00%
Burglary122.640.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4271.68100.00%
Public order490.5633.33%
Violence and sexual offences290.56-33.33%
Burglary145.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3294.32-66.67%
Public order367.9250.00%
Burglary267.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson245.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.280.00%
Other crime145.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9294.3212.50%
Public order2203.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.28-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8339.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3181.12-40.00%
Other crime167.920.00%
Vehicle crime122.640.00%
Public order122.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.640.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5339.60400.00%
Violence and sexual offences4113.200.00%
Public order390.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime122.640.00%
Burglary122.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4226.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.280.00%
Vehicle crime122.640.00%
Drugs122.640.00%
Public order122.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waunheulog
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Brynawelon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waun-Ebbw Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Roundhouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Golf Road
    Total1
    Other theft1