NP23 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5LT

NP23 5LT, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.78 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5LT, encompassing approximately 928 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glanffrwd Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Badminton Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Cwm Hir with total crimes: 3

NP23 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.78-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour312.930.00%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Public order22.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.6330.00%
Public order614.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.39-25.00%
Burglary23.230.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Other crime22.150.00%
Other theft12.150.00%

In July 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 offences1026.94-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour410.770.00%
Public order44.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3133.33%
Vehicle crime24.31-50.00%
Other theft12.15-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.1757.14%
Anti-social behaviour411.850.00%
Other theft44.310.00%
Vehicle crime44.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.3150.00%
Public order13.230.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In May 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 offences712.93-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson27.540.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.63-11.11%
Vehicle crime48.62300.00%
Other crime44.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.31100.00%
Other theft12.150.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.0850.00%
Vehicle crime19.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson16.46-50.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.4750.00%
Public order29.700.00%
Vehicle crime22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-33.33%
Other theft12.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.2460.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.620.00%
Public order23.23-60.00%
Other crime22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.390.00%
Public order55.390.00%
Vehicle crime25.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Other crime22.150.00%
Other theft12.150.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glanffrwd Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Badminton Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cwm Hir
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bryn Glas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Beaufort Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Tyr Meddyg
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tir-Y-Berth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heol-Pen-Y-Cae
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Panteg
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Glanffrwd Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Emlyn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1