NP23 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5DS

NP23 5DS, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.87 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5DS, encompassing approximately 855 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NP23 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevan Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Park View with total crimes: 2
  • Bryn Coch with total crimes: 2

NP23 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.01-20.00%
Public order34.67200.00%
Vehicle crime23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.34-66.67%
Drugs11.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.3525.00%
Burglary35.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5150.00%
Public order13.510.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime628.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.67100.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Burglary22.340.00%
Shoplifting22.340.00%
Other crime22.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime47.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.67-66.67%
Public order11.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.7128.57%
Burglary310.52200.00%
Public order33.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.510.00%
Shoplifting12.340.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.5340.00%
Public order48.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.67-33.33%
Burglary12.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.53-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson45.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.67-25.00%
Burglary13.510.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.8728.57%
Anti-social behaviour410.52300.00%
Vehicle crime24.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.34-50.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.70250.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.180.00%
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Robbery12.340.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.34-66.67%
Public order11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.010.00%
Vehicle crime33.510.00%
Burglary13.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bevan Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Park View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bryn Coch
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Somerset Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bryngwyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1