NP23 6LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6LD

NP23 6LD, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.83 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6LD 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 6LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6LD, encompassing approximately 460 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 6LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevan Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Glanffrwd Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

NP23 6LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1160.83175.00%
Anti-social behaviour523.9025.00%
Drugs310.860.00%
Shoplifting36.52-25.00%
Public order26.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.170.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting452.14100.00%
Public order48.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences48.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.6933.33%
Other theft28.69-33.33%
Burglary24.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.34-50.00%
Other crime12.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences447.79-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.6950.00%
Other theft36.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.52-25.00%
Public order36.5250.00%
Shoplifting26.520.00%
Vehicle crime24.340.00%
Burglary14.340.00%
Other crime12.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1058.65100.00%
Other theft621.72500.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.03100.00%
Public order28.690.00%
Vehicle crime24.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.340.00%
Burglary14.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.93400.00%
Shoplifting410.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.340.00%
Public order24.340.00%
Other theft14.34-75.00%
Burglary12.170.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft428.24100.00%
Vehicle crime38.69200.00%
Public order26.52100.00%
Shoplifting24.34100.00%
Robbery14.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.07-25.00%
Other theft26.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.340.00%
Drugs14.340.00%
Public order12.17-66.67%
Shoplifting12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft436.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.69-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour38.6950.00%
Public order36.52200.00%
Vehicle crime36.52200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.7680.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.550.00%
Shoplifting14.340.00%
Vehicle crime12.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Public order12.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft741.2840.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.340.00%
Possession of weapons14.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1054.31100.00%
Other theft521.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.520.00%
Shoplifting14.34-50.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Vehicle crime12.17-66.67%
Public order12.17-66.67%
Other crime12.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences547.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.860.00%
Vehicle crime36.520.00%
Public order36.520.00%
Shoplifting26.520.00%
Other theft24.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.340.00%
Burglary14.340.00%
Other crime12.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bevan Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Glanffrwd Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Badminton Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bryn Glas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Mountain Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Tir-Y-Berth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heol-Pen-Y-Cae
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Emlyn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1