THE CRESCENT, NP23 6EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6EG

THE CRESCENT, NP23 6EG, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.97 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6EG 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 6EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6EG, encompassing approximately 1122 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

NP23 6EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 8
  • Pont-Y-Gof with total crimes: 5

THE CRESCENT, NP23 6EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1540.97-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1013.36150.00%
Public order78.91-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour56.23-54.55%
Possession of weapons24.450.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime11.78-75.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.89-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1951.65-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour1116.92120.00%
Public order99.80200.00%
Other theft58.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime44.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.56-55.56%
Shoplifting23.56-33.33%
Other crime11.78-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2448.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson921.37-10.00%
Other theft68.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.34-37.50%
Public order34.45-66.67%
Shoplifting32.67200.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2457.00140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1021.3742.86%
Public order98.9128.57%
Anti-social behaviour88.02100.00%
Other theft47.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.560.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.78-66.67%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.89-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1040.97-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson78.91-12.50%
Public order76.2340.00%
Other theft66.23200.00%
Shoplifting55.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.45-69.23%
Possession of weapons33.5650.00%
Other crime32.670.00%
Robbery12.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2653.4385.71%
Anti-social behaviour1323.1685.71%
Criminal damage and arson811.5814.29%
Public order57.1225.00%
Possession of weapons24.45100.00%
Shoplifting21.78100.00%
Other theft21.78-71.43%
Burglary11.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1440.97-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour712.47-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.2316.67%
Other theft76.2340.00%
Public order46.230.00%
Burglary23.560.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841.86-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1016.0342.86%
Criminal damage and arson68.910.00%
Other theft55.34150.00%
Public order44.45-42.86%
Shoplifting23.560.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1940.97-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour716.92-53.33%
Public order76.23-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.23-45.45%
Theft from the person25.340.00%
Other theft21.78-50.00%
Shoplifting21.78100.00%
Robbery11.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2359.6743.75%
Anti-social behaviour1520.487.14%
Criminal damage and arson1113.3637.50%
Public order89.8060.00%
Other theft47.12-33.33%
Burglary33.560.00%
Other crime12.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.89-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1648.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1414.25-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson812.4760.00%
Other theft67.12500.00%
Public order55.34-28.57%
Shoplifting44.45100.00%
Theft from the person13.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2658.78188.89%
Violence and sexual offences2023.160.00%
Public order717.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.230.00%
Vehicle crime34.450.00%
Shoplifting22.67-33.33%
Drugs11.78-50.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour917.810.00%
Public order78.020.00%
Shoplifting36.230.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 202314
October 202326
September 20239

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202424
June 202424
May 202410
April 202426
March 202414
February 202418
January 202419
December 202323
November 202316
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 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
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 6EG postcode area is presented below.

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