NP23 5PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5PJ

NP23 5PJ, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.69 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5PJ 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 5PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5PJ, encompassing approximately 918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 5PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevan Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • School Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Clydach Avenue with total crimes: 2

NP23 5PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.6914.29%
Anti-social behaviour48.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Public order22.18100.00%
Drugs12.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.62-28.57%
Burglary35.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.27-33.33%
Other crime12.18-50.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour729.4040.00%
Vehicle crime67.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.35200.00%
Shoplifting23.270.00%
Other crime22.180.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences618.51-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour56.5366.67%
Vehicle crime35.440.00%
Other theft13.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Public order11.09-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.2237.50%
Public order511.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.440.00%
Burglary33.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.270.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences818.5114.29%
Anti-social behaviour38.710.00%
Public order23.270.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

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 offences718.51-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.35-25.00%
Burglary13.270.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
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 offences1023.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.89100.00%
Public order24.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18100.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.890.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Robbery12.180.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.350.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.060.00%
Other theft26.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-60.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%

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 offences618.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.530.00%
Vehicle crime25.440.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bevan Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. School Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clydach Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bryn Coch
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Somerset Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Maes Glas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1