NP23 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6BS

NP23 6BS, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.65 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6BS 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 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6BS, encompassing approximately 672 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NP23 6BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Railway View with total crimes: 4
  • Saron Place with total crimes: 3

NP23 6BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1441.65133.33%
Anti-social behaviour620.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.92-40.00%
Other theft24.460.00%
Vehicle crime12.970.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour632.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.92150.00%
Other theft27.44-33.33%
Public order22.97-60.00%
Burglary12.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences632.720.00%
Public order58.92400.00%
Other theft37.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.460.00%
Drugs12.970.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.82-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour48.92100.00%
Other theft15.95-87.50%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Public order11.49-83.33%
Burglary11.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1352.06-23.53%
Other theft819.340.00%
Public order611.9020.00%
Vehicle crime28.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.97-33.33%
Shoplifting12.97-66.67%
Burglary11.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1749.0954.55%
Public order525.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.46200.00%
Shoplifting34.4650.00%
Other crime14.460.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.290.00%
Public order316.36200.00%
Shoplifting24.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.97-75.00%

In February 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 offences1132.72-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.36-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.95-40.00%
Drugs24.460.00%
Public order12.97-50.00%
Other theft11.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2056.525.26%
Criminal damage and arson529.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.4425.00%
Other theft27.440.00%
Public order22.970.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Shoplifting12.97-50.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1946.11111.11%
Anti-social behaviour428.26300.00%
Other crime25.950.00%
Shoplifting22.97100.00%
Public order22.97-50.00%
Burglary12.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences925.2950.00%
Public order413.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.950.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.240.00%
Public order58.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.440.00%
Other theft25.950.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Shoplifting12.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 202417
March 202411
February 202411
January 202420
December 202319
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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