NP23 5NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5NX

NP23 5NX, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.54 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5NX 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 5NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5NX, encompassing approximately 1018 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NP23 5NX Crime Hotspots

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

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

NP23 5NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour824.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences87.85-27.27%
Public order37.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Drugs21.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.52175.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.800.00%
Burglary35.89200.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-33.33%
Other crime11.96-50.00%
Public order10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour626.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime65.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.89-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson33.9350.00%
Other theft22.94100.00%
Shoplifting21.960.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.5780.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.83250.00%
Vehicle crime36.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Public order10.98-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.67-37.50%
Public order44.910.00%
Burglary33.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Shoplifting11.960.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.6714.29%
Public order47.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.96100.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.67-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.93-40.00%
Burglary12.940.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.59-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour59.81400.00%
Public order24.91100.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.59175.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.96100.00%
Robbery11.960.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.80-50.00%
Other theft33.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.94-33.33%
Public order11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%

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 offences816.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.94-33.33%
Other theft11.960.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Other crime10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.890.00%
Vehicle crime34.910.00%
Public order32.940.00%
Drugs12.940.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 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 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bevan Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Badminton Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Park View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bryn Coch
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Somerset Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bryn Glas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Bryngwyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tir-Y-Berth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1