BRIAR CLOSE, NP23 5UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5UT

BRIAR CLOSE, NP23 5UT, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5UT 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 5UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5UT, encompassing approximately 961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 5UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Briar Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clydach Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Heathfield Close with total crimes: 1

BRIAR CLOSE, NP23 5UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.36-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.20100.00%
Possession of weapons12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.719.09%
Public order212.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-66.67%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-75.00%

In July 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 offences1124.95120.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.440.00%
Vehicle crime34.1650.00%
Public order23.12100.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Drugs12.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.79233.33%
Criminal damage and arson410.40300.00%
Public order34.160.00%
Drugs13.120.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime16.240.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.32-28.57%
Vehicle crime35.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3675.00%
Other crime17.280.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.4033.33%
Vehicle crime24.16100.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.120.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.470.00%
Public order34.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202411
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Briar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clydach Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Heathfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Gantre Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Fernbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1