NP23 6WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6WU

NP23 6WU, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.46 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6WU 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 6WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6WU, encompassing approximately 655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

NP23 6WU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llwyn Coedwig with total crimes: 4
  • Wordsworth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Llys Onnen with total crimes: 2

NP23 6WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.46-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour515.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson27.63-60.00%
Public order13.05-66.67%

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 offences1441.20-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson521.36150.00%
Public order37.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime14.580.00%
Other theft11.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1750.35183.33%
Public order525.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.63300.00%
Other crime36.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.58-50.00%
Robbery13.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.150.00%
Public order36.100.00%
Vehicle crime14.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.9442.86%
Public order315.26-57.14%
Drugs24.580.00%
Vehicle crime13.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-80.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order733.57600.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.68-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour510.6825.00%
Vehicle crime27.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1744.25183.33%
Anti-social behaviour425.940.00%
Drugs36.10200.00%
Other crime24.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.36-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour49.150.00%
Drugs16.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Public order11.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.62-7.14%
Public order419.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.10-33.33%
Other crime16.100.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour621.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.150.00%
Public order24.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202417
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 202417
February 20246
January 202413
December 202314

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Llwyn Coedwig
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wordsworth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Llys Onnen
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Greenways
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trenant
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Andrews Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bryn-Y-Gwynt
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Firth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Darby Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Annes Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1