NP23 5SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5SU

NP23 5SU, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.55 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5SU 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 5SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5SU, encompassing approximately 742 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP23 5SU area, explore the NP23 5SU Area information page.
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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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 5SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clydach Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Phillips Close with total crimes: 2

NP23 5SU 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson210.77-33.33%
Other theft22.690.00%
Other crime22.690.00%
Burglary12.69-50.00%
Public order11.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.24-45.45%
Vehicle crime48.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.04-66.67%
Burglary22.69100.00%
Public order12.69-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1144.4457.14%
Vehicle crime714.8175.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.4350.00%
Public order38.08-25.00%
Other crime24.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-33.33%
Burglary12.690.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.01-65.00%
Vehicle crime49.43300.00%
Public order45.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.39-50.00%
Other theft24.04100.00%
Drugs12.690.00%
Other crime11.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2053.8681.82%
Criminal damage and arson626.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.08-16.67%
Public order36.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons24.040.00%
Drugs12.690.00%
Other theft11.35-75.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In April 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 offences1140.40120.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.81200.00%
Other theft48.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.390.00%
Public order45.390.00%
Shoplifting15.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.16-16.67%
Other crime26.73100.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%
Burglary12.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime28.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Other crime12.690.00%
Robbery11.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.73100.00%
Drugs12.690.00%
Public order11.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.73200.00%
Public order34.0450.00%
Burglary24.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.12-72.73%
Public order24.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-83.33%
Other theft11.35-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1136.3683.33%
Anti-social behaviour614.81100.00%
Other theft48.08100.00%
Vehicle crime25.390.00%
Public order22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.080.00%
Other theft24.040.00%
Drugs12.690.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 202420
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tudor Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clydach Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Phillips Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Glyndwr Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Maes Glas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waun Fawr
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pen Y Bryn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stonebridge Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Summerfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1