NP23 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 4BL

NP23 4BL, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3131.33 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4BL, encompassing approximately 10 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

NP23 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waunheulog with total crimes: 10
  • Clos Glanllyn with total crimes: 7
  • Blaina Road with total crimes: 6

NP23 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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
Shoplifting83131.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences7782.8316.67%
Anti-social behaviour5684.98400.00%
Other theft3489.270.00%
Public order2293.56-66.67%
Drugs2195.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson2195.71-50.00%
Other crime1195.710.00%
Vehicle crime197.850.00%
Possession of weapons197.850.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting82837.77-11.11%
Public order6782.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences6587.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson4587.13-20.00%
Other theft3391.42200.00%
Vehicle crime1293.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.85-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93816.31-18.18%
Shoplifting9880.6980.00%
Anti-social behaviour6880.69-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson5587.1366.67%
Public order4489.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime2391.420.00%
Drugs2195.710.00%
Other theft1195.710.00%
Burglary197.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113620.6110.00%
Anti-social behaviour111076.4057.14%
Public order51076.40-16.67%
Shoplifting5489.27-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson3489.270.00%
Other crime1293.560.00%
Other theft197.850.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting124012.02-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences101174.25-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour7978.54-30.00%
Public order6684.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson3587.13200.00%
Vehicle crime1293.560.00%
Burglary197.850.00%
Other crime197.850.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting145088.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences121369.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour101174.2511.11%
Public order9978.5480.00%
Other theft3880.6950.00%
Vehicle crime1293.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.85-50.00%
Robbery197.850.00%
Burglary197.850.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour92837.77-52.63%
Shoplifting7880.69-30.00%
Public order5684.98-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences3489.270.00%
Other theft2293.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson2195.71-71.43%
Burglary1195.710.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour194990.5611.76%
Shoplifting101859.2342.86%
Public order9978.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson7880.6975.00%
Violence and sexual offences3684.98-66.67%
Other theft2293.56100.00%
Burglary1195.710.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour174305.5941.67%
Violence and sexual offences91663.52-18.18%
Shoplifting7880.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson4684.980.00%
Public order3391.420.00%
Other crime2293.560.00%
Other theft1195.710.00%
Vehicle crime197.850.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour123229.19-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences111174.2510.00%
Shoplifting41076.40100.00%
Public order3391.420.00%
Drugs1293.560.00%
Vehicle crime197.85-50.00%
Other theft197.850.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134109.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences101272.100.00%
Burglary7978.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson5684.980.00%
Public order3489.270.00%
Vehicle crime2293.560.00%
Shoplifting2195.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 202419
January 202417
December 202312
November 202313

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 202412
April 202414
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
November 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20237

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 4BL 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. Clos Glanllyn
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blaina Road
    Total6
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brynawelon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waun-Ebbw Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Blaen-Nant Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Barley Field Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Golf Road
    Total1
    Other theft1