NP23 4SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 4SG

NP23 4SG, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.53 per 1,000 population. This NP23 4SG 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 4SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 4SG, encompassing approximately 1614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP23 4SG area, explore the NP23 4SG 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)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 4SG 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

NP23 4SG 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 offences1623.536.67%
Public order69.910.00%
Shoplifting43.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4850.00%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

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 offences1519.8236.36%
Anti-social behaviour59.290.00%
Shoplifting43.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48-60.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.05-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour56.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.1066.67%
Shoplifting23.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Other crime11.24-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In June 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 offences1320.44-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour68.05-14.29%
Public order43.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.48-25.00%
Other crime31.860.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.6775.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3333.33%
Public order32.48-25.00%
Shoplifting21.860.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.9655.56%
Anti-social behaviour48.67-33.33%
Public order42.48-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48-25.00%
Shoplifting21.86100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1021.67233.33%
Violence and sexual offences96.19-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour65.57-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.72-42.86%
Other theft12.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.77-35.29%
Shoplifting86.81166.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.330.00%
Public order34.33-57.14%
Burglary21.860.00%
Other theft21.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.72-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour1410.5355.56%
Criminal damage and arson78.67133.33%
Public order74.3375.00%
Shoplifting34.33200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.494.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.1080.00%
Public order45.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.48-40.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.6338.89%
Anti-social behaviour515.48-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson53.10-16.67%
Public order33.10-40.00%
Shoplifting11.86-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.910.00%
Public order53.720.00%
Shoplifting23.100.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202411
June 202413
May 202414
April 202414
March 20249
February 202411
January 202417
December 202326
November 202325
October 202318

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

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

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
March 20241
November 20231
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 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP23 4SG 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. Hill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bronhafod
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Intermediate Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Worcester Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Clos Heath Cote
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cemetrey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Heol Isaf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Church Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Lower Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Queen Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beaufort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1