NP23 6AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6AA

NP23 6AA, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.72 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6AA 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 6AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6AA, encompassing approximately 779 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP23 6AA area, explore the NP23 6AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NP23 6AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Pont-Y-Gof with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

NP23 6AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.39166.67%
Anti-social behaviour510.26-50.00%
Public order56.41-44.44%
Possession of weapons26.410.00%
Vehicle crime12.56-66.67%
Drugs11.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.28-50.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft11.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1565.39-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour1019.23100.00%
Public order912.82200.00%
Other theft511.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime36.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.85-57.14%
Shoplifting23.85-33.33%
Other crime12.56-50.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1657.70-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson720.51-22.22%
Other theft68.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.69-37.50%
Public order36.41-66.67%
Shoplifting33.85200.00%
Vehicle crime23.85100.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Possession of weapons12.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1971.80111.11%
Public order924.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour811.54100.00%
Other theft310.26-50.00%
Burglary23.850.00%
Drugs22.560.00%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.28-66.67%
Theft from the person11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.42-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson711.540.00%
Public order68.9820.00%
Other theft67.69200.00%
Shoplifting57.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.41-63.64%
Possession of weapons35.1350.00%
Other crime33.850.00%
Robbery13.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2266.6757.14%
Anti-social behaviour1128.21175.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.1016.67%
Public order58.9825.00%
Possession of weapons26.41100.00%
Shoplifting22.56100.00%
Other theft22.56-71.43%
Burglary12.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1453.85-17.65%
Other theft717.9540.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.69-42.86%
Public order45.13100.00%
Burglary25.130.00%
Theft from the person12.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1752.57-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour721.8016.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.980.00%
Other theft57.69150.00%
Public order26.41-60.00%
Shoplifting22.560.00%
Drugs12.560.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1853.85-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour623.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.69-45.45%
Public order57.69-28.57%
Theft from the person26.410.00%
Other theft22.56-33.33%
Shoplifting22.56100.00%
Robbery12.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2280.7857.14%
Anti-social behaviour1528.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson1119.2337.50%
Public order714.1040.00%
Other theft38.98-50.00%
Burglary23.850.00%
Other crime12.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1465.39-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour1217.95-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson815.3960.00%
Other theft610.26500.00%
Public order57.69-28.57%
Shoplifting46.41100.00%
Theft from the person15.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1971.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1924.360.00%
Public order724.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.980.00%
Shoplifting26.410.00%
Drugs12.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 202315
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202416
June 202419
May 20249
April 202422
March 202414
February 202417
January 202418
December 202322
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP23 6AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Pont-Y-Gof
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rees Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. West End Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bethcar Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Clos Pen Y Cae
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Market Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Heol Cae Ffwrnais
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bwlch-Y-Garn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A4281
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aynho Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1