NP23 6BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6BJ

NP23 6BJ, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.44 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6BJ 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 6BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6BJ, encompassing approximately 772 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NP23 6BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armoury Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Railway View with total crimes: 4
  • Saron Place with total crimes: 3

NP23 6BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1941.4490.00%
Criminal damage and arson624.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.77-20.00%
Other crime25.180.00%
Shoplifting12.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1036.2642.86%
Criminal damage and arson612.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.7725.00%
Public order36.48-25.00%
Other theft23.890.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.79-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.480.00%
Public order45.18100.00%
Drugs15.180.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.90-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour412.95100.00%
Public order25.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.59-75.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2249.2110.00%
Public order528.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.18-33.33%
Other crime12.590.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2046.62122.22%
Public order425.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.89200.00%
Shoplifting33.8950.00%
Other crime13.890.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.61-25.00%
Public order411.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.18-33.33%
Shoplifting22.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.59-66.67%
Other theft11.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.20-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson315.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.89-40.00%
Drugs23.890.00%
Other theft12.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1946.6226.67%
Anti-social behaviour524.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.48300.00%
Public order25.180.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Other crime12.59-50.00%
Shoplifting11.30-50.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.5687.50%
Anti-social behaviour619.43500.00%
Other crime27.77100.00%
Shoplifting22.59100.00%
Public order22.59-60.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.3114.29%
Public order510.360.00%
Other crime16.480.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences731.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.070.00%
Public order57.770.00%
Other theft26.480.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Shoplifting12.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 202422
April 202420
March 20249
February 202412
January 202419
December 202315
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Armoury Terrace
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Railway View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Saron Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Angel Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Zion Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodside Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Plantation Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holland Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pen-Y-Bryn Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Domen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1