NP23 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6JU

NP23 6JU, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.76 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6JU, encompassing approximately 2088 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NP23 6JU 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
  • Clos Trehelyg with total crimes: 4

NP23 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.76-7.14%
Public order56.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Possession of weapons31.920.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.28-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson56.70-28.57%
Other theft52.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.4615.79%
Criminal damage and arson710.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3550.00%
Shoplifting62.87200.00%
Other theft32.870.00%
Public order31.44-57.14%
Other crime11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.4272.73%
Criminal damage and arson79.100.00%
Public order73.35133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.35100.00%
Vehicle crime41.92100.00%
Other theft31.92-40.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.96-71.43%
Drugs10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.67-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.27-30.00%
Shoplifting73.3540.00%
Other theft53.350.00%
Public order32.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.906.25%
Criminal damage and arson108.14233.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.7980.00%
Shoplifting54.31150.00%
Other theft52.39150.00%
Public order32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour57.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.80-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.700.00%
Public order32.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Other theft31.44-25.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.7614.29%
Anti-social behaviour57.66-28.57%
Other theft42.3933.33%
Public order41.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-50.00%
Shoplifting21.44100.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.1116.67%
Public order76.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.35-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.35100.00%
Other theft32.87-57.14%
Other crime21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.76-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour85.75-61.90%
Other theft73.83600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.35-57.14%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2126.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.700.00%
Public order43.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
October 20234

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202422
June 202419
May 202411
April 202417
March 202416
February 202414
January 202416
December 202314
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP23 6JU 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. Clos Trehelyg
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Rees Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Islwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A4281
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aynho Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tothill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Andrews Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Annes Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1