RHONDDA CLOSE, NP23 5XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 5XP

RHONDDA CLOSE, NP23 5XP, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.09 per 1,000 population. This NP23 5XP 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 5XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 5XP, encompassing approximately 995 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP23 5XP area, explore the NP23 5XP 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 (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP23 5XP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 3
  • School Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Clydach Avenue with total crimes: 2

RHONDDA CLOSE, NP23 5XP 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.0914.29%
Criminal damage and arson38.040.00%
Other theft23.01100.00%
Shoplifting12.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%

In August 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 offences723.11-41.67%
Vehicle crime47.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.0250.00%
Public order23.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-66.67%
Burglary22.010.00%
Shoplifting12.01-50.00%
Other crime11.00-50.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.1950.00%
Vehicle crime712.0675.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.0350.00%
Public order36.03-25.00%
Shoplifting23.010.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Other crime22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Drugs12.010.00%
Other theft11.00-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime48.04300.00%
Public order44.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.02-33.33%
Other theft34.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.01-50.00%
Drugs13.010.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2046.2381.82%
Anti-social behaviour620.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.0350.00%
Public order56.030.00%
Shoplifting35.020.00%
Possession of weapons23.010.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Other theft11.00-75.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

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 offences1135.1783.33%
Anti-social behaviour611.05100.00%
Public order56.03400.00%
Other theft45.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Shoplifting34.020.00%
Robbery13.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences615.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.030.00%
Other crime23.01100.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.09-33.33%
Public order36.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.01-57.14%
Vehicle crime23.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

In January 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 offences921.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour79.0475.00%
Drugs27.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Public order12.01-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences819.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.04300.00%
Public order34.0250.00%
Burglary23.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.060.00%
Other theft24.020.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Shoplifting12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 202420
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tudor Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. School Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clydach Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Phillips Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Glyndwr Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mountain Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Maes Glas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waun Fawr
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pen Y Bryn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stonebridge Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Summerfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1