WORCESTER STREET, NP23 4DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 4DA

WORCESTER STREET, NP23 4DA, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.27 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4DA 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 4DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4DA, encompassing approximately 1636 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 4DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • B4248 with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4

WORCESTER STREET, NP23 4DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.2717.65%
Public order812.220.00%
Shoplifting44.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Drugs12.440.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-83.33%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.8241.67%
Anti-social behaviour610.390.00%
Shoplifting43.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44-33.33%
Other theft32.440.00%
Burglary21.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.66-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour67.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.67100.00%
Public order63.6750.00%
Burglary33.6750.00%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.61-66.67%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.27-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.61-27.27%
Public order44.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-50.00%
Other crime31.830.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Theft from the person11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.9342.86%
Anti-social behaviour1112.22120.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.72500.00%
Public order53.6766.67%
Shoplifting23.050.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.4975.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.55-28.57%
Public order33.05-72.73%
Shoplifting21.83100.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1122.60175.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.72-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.89-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson34.28-62.50%
Other theft11.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-87.50%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.500.00%
Shoplifting84.89166.67%
Public order44.89-42.86%
Burglary22.440.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1831.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1411.00-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.55100.00%
Public order74.8975.00%
Shoplifting34.28200.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour915.2728.57%
Vehicle crime45.50300.00%
Public order42.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.44-20.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.7147.06%
Anti-social behaviour715.27-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.28-37.50%
Public order33.05-40.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Shoplifting11.22-50.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1832.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences1711.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.390.00%
Public order54.890.00%
Shoplifting23.050.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202412
June 202419
May 202420
April 202414
March 20248
February 202414
January 202414
December 202325
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 202411
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 202418
December 20239
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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. 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 4DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. B4248
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenland Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bronhafod
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Intermediate Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Clos Heath Cote
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pontygof
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rhyd Clydach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Lower Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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