NP23 6FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6FB

NP23 6FB, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.57 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6FB 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 6FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6FB, encompassing approximately 1459 residents.

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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: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

NP23 6FB 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

NP23 6FB 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.57-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1210.28140.00%
Public order78.22-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.80-45.45%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-75.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-80.00%

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 offences1940.42-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour1113.02120.00%
Public order97.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.17-50.00%
Other theft53.43-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.43300.00%
Shoplifting22.74-33.33%
Other crime11.37-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2740.4222.73%
Criminal damage and arson1018.500.00%
Other theft76.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.80-28.57%
Public order33.43-66.67%
Shoplifting32.06200.00%
Other crime22.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2242.4783.33%
Criminal damage and arson1015.0725.00%
Public order96.8528.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.1775.00%
Other theft44.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-80.00%

In May 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 offences1232.88-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson88.22-20.00%
Public order75.4840.00%
Other theft64.80200.00%
Shoplifting54.11150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-69.23%
Other crime32.740.00%
Possession of weapons22.060.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.7383.33%
Anti-social behaviour1315.07116.67%
Criminal damage and arson108.9142.86%
Public order56.8525.00%
Possession of weapons23.43100.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Other theft21.37-71.43%
Burglary11.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson78.2216.67%
Other theft74.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.80-40.00%
Public order44.110.00%
Burglary22.74100.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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 offences1832.20-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1012.3342.86%
Criminal damage and arson66.85-14.29%
Other theft54.11150.00%
Public order43.43-42.86%
Shoplifting22.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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 offences1932.20-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour713.02-53.33%
Public order74.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.80-36.36%
Theft from the person24.800.00%
Other theft21.37-50.00%
Shoplifting21.37100.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

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 offences2243.8457.14%
Anti-social behaviour1515.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110.2837.50%
Public order77.5440.00%
Other theft44.800.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-75.00%

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 offences1433.57-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour129.59-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson88.2260.00%
Public order55.480.00%
Other theft43.43300.00%
Shoplifting42.74100.00%
Theft from the person12.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2642.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences1817.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.330.00%
Public order53.430.00%
Vehicle crime33.430.00%
Shoplifting22.060.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 202413
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 202312
October 202326

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202427
June 202422
May 202412
April 202422
March 202412
February 202418
January 202419
December 202322
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
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 6FB 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. Islwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Heol Cae Ffwrnais
    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
  • 17. Tothill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1