WAUNGOCH DISTRICT, NP23 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5HY

WAUNGOCH DISTRICT, NP23 5HY, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.97 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5HY, encompassing approximately 914 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bryn Coch with total crimes: 3
  • Church Crescent with total crimes: 3

WAUNGOCH DISTRICT, NP23 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.97150.00%
Burglary410.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime522.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.37-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.37200.00%
Other theft23.280.00%
Shoplifting22.190.00%
Other crime12.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.2216.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.66300.00%
Vehicle crime14.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.500.00%
Burglary36.56200.00%
Public order33.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.280.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.22-14.29%
Public order46.56300.00%
Burglary14.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In March 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 offences717.50-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.28100.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.5942.86%
Anti-social behaviour410.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.370.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.50133.33%
Vehicle crime27.660.00%
Other crime22.190.00%
Robbery12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-33.33%
Public order22.190.00%
Other theft12.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.280.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.37200.00%
Public order23.280.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Possession of weapons12.190.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.220.00%
Vehicle crime28.750.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bryn Coch
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Church Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Garth Dan-Y-Bryn
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beaufort Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heol Siloam
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heol Draenen Wen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Raglan Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Somerset Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Baptist Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lower Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Riverside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1