NP23 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5PL

NP23 5PL, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.23 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5PL 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 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5PL, encompassing approximately 899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NP23 5PL 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 5PL 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.890.00%
Public order26.67-33.33%
Shoplifting12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.670.00%
Public order36.67200.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Burglary22.22100.00%
Shoplifting12.220.00%
Other crime11.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.7820.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.67-57.14%
Other crime23.33100.00%
Shoplifting12.220.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.45-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour57.78150.00%
Vehicle crime45.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.450.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order11.11-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.45175.00%
Shoplifting312.230.00%
Public order33.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Burglary12.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order422.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.4533.33%
Shoplifting34.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.33200.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Robbery12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.78-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.22-80.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In February 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 offences823.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.8925.00%
Public order35.560.00%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In January 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 offences817.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.89100.00%
Vehicle crime24.45100.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

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 offences413.34-42.86%
Other theft34.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.33100.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.4516.67%
Other theft27.780.00%
Shoplifting12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-80.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%

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 offences621.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.670.00%
Vehicle crime25.560.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 21 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
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP23 5PL 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. Somerset Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bryn Glas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Mountain Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Maes Glas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1