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

Overview of Crime in NP23 4DE

WORCESTER STREET, NP23 4DE, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.66 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4DE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP23 postcode area, which has experienced 209 crimes and a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP23 4DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4DE, encompassing approximately 1479 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP23 4DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Somerset Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WORCESTER STREET, NP23 4DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1723.6630.77%
Anti-social behaviour511.49-16.67%
Shoplifting43.38100.00%
Other theft32.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03-50.00%
Burglary22.03-33.33%
Drugs11.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.75-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour68.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.06200.00%
Public order64.0650.00%
Other theft44.06300.00%
Burglary32.7050.00%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.85-18.18%
Public order46.08-20.00%
Burglary22.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-60.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 offences1930.4246.15%
Anti-social behaviour1112.85120.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.44400.00%
Public order53.3866.67%
Shoplifting23.380.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.5885.71%
Anti-social behaviour58.790.00%
Public order33.38-40.00%
Shoplifting22.03100.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%

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 offences718.93-46.15%
Public order54.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.38-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.38-62.50%
Other theft12.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-87.50%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.758.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.410.00%
Shoplifting85.41166.67%
Public order35.41-25.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1629.7577.78%
Violence and sexual offences1210.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.11100.00%
Public order45.410.00%
Shoplifting32.70200.00%
Possession of weapons12.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.10-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour913.5228.57%
Vehicle crime56.08400.00%
Public order43.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.70-20.00%
Drugs22.700.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour714.20-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson54.73-37.50%
Public order33.38-40.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1733.8188.89%
Violence and sexual offences1511.4936.36%
Criminal damage and arson810.140.00%
Public order55.41-16.67%
Shoplifting23.380.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.440.00%
Public order66.080.00%
Shoplifting24.060.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202413
June 202419
May 202419
April 202413
March 20247
February 202413
January 202412
December 202320
November 202321
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 20237
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20231
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Somerset Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Beaufort Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. A4047
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Glanheulog
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aneurin Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gladstone Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. A467
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Thornhill Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Intermediate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greenland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brecnock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Curzon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Milfraen View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1