SOMERSET STREET, NP23 4DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 4DB

SOMERSET STREET, NP23 4DB, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.15 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4DB 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 4DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4DB, encompassing approximately 1612 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NP23 4DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • B4248 with total crimes: 5
  • Blaina Road with total crimes: 4

SOMERSET STREET, NP23 4DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.1511.76%
Public order811.78300.00%
Shoplifting44.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-20.00%
Other theft32.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-71.43%
Other crime21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.2921.43%
Anti-social behaviour710.540.00%
Shoplifting54.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.10-28.57%
Other theft33.100.00%
Public order21.86-66.67%
Burglary21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson78.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.34-22.22%
Public order64.34-14.29%
Burglary33.7250.00%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.015.00%
Anti-social behaviour913.02-40.00%
Public order75.5816.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.34-33.33%
Other crime32.48200.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.7317.65%
Anti-social behaviour1512.40150.00%
Public order69.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.72100.00%
Shoplifting33.7250.00%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In April 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 offences1722.3388.89%
Anti-social behaviour610.54-33.33%
Public order63.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.72-25.00%
Shoplifting21.86100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1226.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.44-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.58-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson45.58-60.00%
Other theft12.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-87.50%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.49-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour128.06-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson107.440.00%
Shoplifting86.20166.67%
Public order64.96-25.00%
Burglary23.720.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2238.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1713.64-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson1010.54150.00%
Public order86.2060.00%
Shoplifting34.96200.00%
Vehicle crime11.86-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2835.97-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1117.3722.22%
Public order56.8225.00%
Vehicle crime43.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-42.86%
Drugs32.480.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3035.3576.47%
Anti-social behaviour918.61-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.58-22.22%
Public order44.34-42.86%
Burglary22.480.00%
Shoplifting11.24-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2037.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences1712.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.540.00%
Public order75.580.00%
Shoplifting34.340.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 202415
April 20246
March 20249
February 202412
January 202422
December 202311
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202414
June 202421
May 202420
April 202417
March 20249
February 202413
January 202417
December 202328
November 202330
October 202317

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

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 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 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. B4248
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Blaina Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenland Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bronhafod
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Intermediate Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Clos Heath Cote
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pontygof
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Lower Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Queen Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clos Ffatri
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Curzon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1