NP23 4BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 4BT

NP23 4BT, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.12 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4BT 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 4BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4BT, encompassing approximately 1301 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

NP23 4BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • B4248 with total crimes: 5
  • Greenland Road with total crimes: 3

NP23 4BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.126.67%
Public order612.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6133.33%
Drugs13.070.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-80.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.2836.36%
Anti-social behaviour511.5225.00%
Other theft33.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-50.00%
Burglary12.30-66.67%
Drugs10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.96-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson68.45200.00%
Public order64.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.61-20.00%
Other theft43.07300.00%
Burglary33.0750.00%
Vehicle crime12.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.35-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour513.06-54.55%
Public order33.84-40.00%
Burglary22.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-60.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.26111.11%
Anti-social behaviour1114.59450.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.45400.00%
Public order53.840.00%
Burglary13.840.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.7528.57%
Anti-social behaviour26.91-50.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.20-36.36%
Public order55.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-66.67%
Other theft11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.61-54.55%
Public order23.84-33.33%
Burglary11.540.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1124.5837.50%
Violence and sexual offences118.45-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson68.45100.00%
Public order34.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons12.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour812.2933.33%
Vehicle crime56.140.00%
Public order43.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Drugs22.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.0445.45%
Anti-social behaviour612.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.61-62.50%
Public order22.30-50.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In October 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 behaviour1229.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.450.00%
Public order46.140.00%
Drugs13.070.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202411
June 202417
May 202419
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202411
December 202316
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 202411
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. B4248
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Greenland Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bronhafod
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Intermediate Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Worcester Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pontygof
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rhyd Clydach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Lower Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clos Ffatri
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Curzon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1