NP23 6GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6GZ

NP23 6GZ, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.56 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6GZ 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 6GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6GZ, encompassing approximately 791 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 6GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armoury Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Railway View with total crimes: 4

NP23 6GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2150.56110.00%
Criminal damage and arson726.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.850.00%
Other theft27.580.00%
Other crime22.530.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1036.6511.11%
Anti-social behaviour612.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.5820.00%
Public order37.58-40.00%
Other theft23.79-33.33%
Burglary12.530.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences939.18-10.00%
Public order511.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.320.00%
Other theft35.0650.00%
Drugs13.790.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

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 offences1026.54-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour412.64100.00%
Other theft25.06-75.00%
Public order22.53-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson12.53-75.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2361.939.52%
Other theft829.07700.00%
Public order710.1140.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.850.00%
Vehicle crime25.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53-33.33%
Other crime12.530.00%
Shoplifting11.26-66.67%
Burglary11.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2150.5675.00%
Public order526.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.0650.00%
Shoplifting33.7950.00%
Other crime13.790.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.81-14.29%
Public order415.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.06-50.00%
Shoplifting22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.53-66.67%
Other theft11.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1432.86-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour417.70-20.00%
Drugs35.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.79-40.00%
Public order13.79-66.67%
Other theft11.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2254.3515.79%
Criminal damage and arson527.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.32-16.67%
Public order36.3250.00%
Other theft23.790.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Other crime12.53-50.00%
Shoplifting11.26-50.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1941.71111.11%
Anti-social behaviour624.02200.00%
Other crime27.58100.00%
Shoplifting22.53100.00%
Public order22.53-60.00%
Burglary12.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.2812.50%
Public order511.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.320.00%
Other crime12.530.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences832.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.110.00%
Public order57.580.00%
Other theft26.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Shoplifting12.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 202423
April 202421
March 202412
February 202414
January 202422
December 202319
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
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 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243

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 6GZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Armoury Terrace
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Railway View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Saron Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Angel Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Zion Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodside Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Plantation Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holland Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Pen-Y-Bryn Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Domen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Steel Works Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1