NP23 6AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6AZ

NP23 6AZ, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.42 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6AZ 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 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6AZ, encompassing approximately 1013 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

NP23 6AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armoury Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

NP23 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1643.42-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson1115.7957.14%
Anti-social behaviour510.85-58.33%
Public order44.93-66.67%
Other crime23.95100.00%
Shoplifting21.97-33.33%
Drugs11.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.99-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1964.1472.73%
Anti-social behaviour1218.75100.00%
Public order1211.84300.00%
Other theft711.8416.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.91-22.22%
Vehicle crime36.9150.00%
Shoplifting32.96-25.00%
Other crime12.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1142.43-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson910.85125.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.8820.00%
Other theft65.92100.00%
Shoplifting45.92100.00%
Public order33.95-62.50%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2147.36-8.70%
Public order820.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour57.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.930.00%
Other theft33.95-57.14%
Shoplifting22.96-66.67%
Drugs21.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2357.23-14.81%
Public order722.6940.00%
Other theft76.91250.00%
Shoplifting66.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.95-60.00%
Other crime33.950.00%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2756.24145.45%
Anti-social behaviour1026.6466.67%
Shoplifting59.8766.67%
Public order54.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.93-33.33%
Burglary23.950.00%
Other theft21.97-71.43%
Drugs11.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1144.40-35.29%
Public order710.85250.00%
Other theft76.9116.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.92-14.29%
Shoplifting35.9250.00%
Burglary22.960.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1742.43-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson716.770.00%
Other theft66.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.92-25.00%
Drugs35.920.00%
Public order22.96-66.67%
Shoplifting21.97-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2251.3115.79%
Anti-social behaviour821.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.89-12.50%
Public order66.910.00%
Shoplifting35.920.00%
Theft from the person22.960.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Robbery10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1958.2258.33%
Anti-social behaviour1618.7523.08%
Criminal damage and arson815.7933.33%
Public order67.89-14.29%
Burglary35.920.00%
Shoplifting32.96-40.00%
Other theft32.960.00%
Other crime12.960.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1347.36-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences1212.83-20.00%
Public order711.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson66.9150.00%
Shoplifting55.9266.67%
Other theft34.930.00%
Theft from the person12.960.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1549.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour1414.800.00%
Public order913.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.880.00%
Other theft33.950.00%
Shoplifting32.960.00%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202411
June 202421
May 202423
April 202427
March 202411
February 202417
January 202422
December 202319
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Armoury Terrace
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Woodside Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clos Pen Y Cae
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Market Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holland Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Heol Cae Ffwrnais
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1