MARKET SQUARE, NP23 6HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6HR

MARKET SQUARE, NP23 6HR, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.51 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6HR 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 6HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6HR, encompassing approximately 1301 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NP23 6HR Crime Hotspots

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

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

MARKET SQUARE, NP23 6HR 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.5360.00%
Public order66.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.61-70.00%
Possession of weapons22.310.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime11.54-50.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2043.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1015.3742.86%
Public order97.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.92-50.00%
Other theft53.84-28.57%
Vehicle crime23.84100.00%
Shoplifting21.54-33.33%
Other crime11.54-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2545.3419.05%
Criminal damage and arson1019.210.00%
Other theft77.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.380.00%
Public order35.38-62.50%
Shoplifting32.31200.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2146.1190.91%
Criminal damage and arson1016.1425.00%
Public order87.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.1575.00%
Other theft45.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.070.00%
Burglary22.310.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.89-47.62%
Public order88.4560.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.15-20.00%
Other theft66.15200.00%
Shoplifting54.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.84-66.67%
Other crime33.070.00%
Possession of weapons22.310.00%
Robbery11.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2142.2761.54%
Anti-social behaviour1216.14140.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.2242.86%
Public order57.6825.00%
Possession of weapons23.84100.00%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Other theft21.54-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.28-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson79.990.00%
Other theft75.3840.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.38-50.00%
Public order43.8433.33%
Shoplifting23.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.3513.33%
Anti-social behaviour1013.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.680.00%
Other theft55.38150.00%
Public order33.84-50.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.53-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.38-50.00%
Public order64.61-14.29%
Other theft24.61-50.00%
Shoplifting21.54100.00%
Robbery11.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2046.1153.85%
Criminal damage and arson1215.3771.43%
Anti-social behaviour129.229.09%
Public order79.2240.00%
Other theft45.380.00%
Burglary23.070.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.58-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour119.99-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson78.4540.00%
Public order55.380.00%
Other theft43.84300.00%
Shoplifting43.07100.00%
Vehicle crime13.07-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2646.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences1719.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.060.00%
Public order53.840.00%
Vehicle crime33.840.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202425
June 202421
May 202411
April 202421
March 202413
February 202417
January 202415
December 202320
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20235

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 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
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 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 202412
March 20245
February 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 202326

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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