NP23 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5BE

NP23 5BE, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.84 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5BE, encompassing approximately 788 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP23 5BE area, explore the NP23 5BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NP23 5BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevan Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • School Lane with total crimes: 2

NP23 5BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.340.00%
Shoplifting35.08-25.00%
Drugs23.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Public order12.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting430.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.080.00%
Public order35.08200.00%
Vehicle crime23.81100.00%
Other theft22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54-33.33%
Burglary22.54100.00%
Other crime12.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.0850.00%
Other theft23.81-33.33%
Shoplifting22.540.00%
Burglary12.540.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.34100.00%
Other theft35.08200.00%
Vehicle crime33.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.81-50.00%
Public order12.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.46233.33%
Criminal damage and arson412.690.00%
Shoplifting45.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.080.00%
Public order22.54-33.33%
Other theft12.54-80.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft525.38150.00%
Vehicle crime36.340.00%
Public order33.81200.00%
Shoplifting33.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.81100.00%
Robbery12.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.230.00%
Other theft23.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54100.00%
Drugs12.540.00%
Public order11.27-66.67%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-50.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order316.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.81-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.81-33.33%
Other theft22.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.8850.00%
Shoplifting13.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.7725.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.34-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour25.08100.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.03250.00%
Other theft48.88100.00%
Shoplifting15.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-66.67%
Burglary11.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour315.230.00%
Other theft23.810.00%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.540.00%
Shoplifting12.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP23 5BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bevan Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 3. School Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bryn Glas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Mountain Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Maes Glas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waun Fawr
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1