PENUEL SQUARE, NP23 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6HX

PENUEL SQUARE, NP23 6HX, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.60 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6HX 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 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6HX, encompassing approximately 882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 6HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armoury Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Railway View with total crimes: 4

PENUEL SQUARE, NP23 6HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2247.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1024.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.330.00%
Other crime26.800.00%
Public order12.27-66.67%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.2737.50%
Anti-social behaviour612.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.8020.00%
Public order36.80-25.00%
Other theft23.400.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Burglary12.270.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.60-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson59.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.67-20.00%
Public order44.5333.33%
Vehicle crime24.530.00%
Drugs12.270.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.34-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour514.73150.00%
Public order35.67-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.40-80.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2346.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson526.0766.67%
Public order55.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.67-60.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Shoplifting11.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2348.74109.09%
Anti-social behaviour526.0766.67%
Public order45.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.53200.00%
Shoplifting33.4050.00%
Burglary23.40100.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.20-21.43%
Public order412.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.530.00%
Shoplifting23.400.00%
Burglary12.270.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%
Other theft11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.34-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson315.87-25.00%
Drugs33.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.40-50.00%
Public order13.40-75.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2351.0027.78%
Anti-social behaviour626.07-33.33%
Public order46.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.53300.00%
Theft from the person24.530.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Other crime12.27-50.00%
Shoplifting11.13-50.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1843.0763.64%
Anti-social behaviour920.40200.00%
Public order410.20-20.00%
Other crime24.53100.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Shoplifting22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.6022.22%
Public order512.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.40-71.43%
Other theft22.270.00%
Theft from the person12.270.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.000.00%
Public order710.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.930.00%
Other theft27.930.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.270.00%
Shoplifting12.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 20248
June 202413
May 202423
April 202423
March 202411
February 202414
January 202423
December 202318
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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 6HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Armoury Terrace
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 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