NP23 6XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6XB

NP23 6XB, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.30 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6XB 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 6XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6XB, encompassing approximately 1390 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP23 6XB area, explore the NP23 6XB 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 (-35.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP23 6XB 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 6XB 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 offences1322.30-35.00%
Public order59.3566.67%
Possession of weapons43.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.880.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-83.33%
Burglary10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.65-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour614.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.32-25.00%
Other theft54.32150.00%
Public order33.600.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2738.8480.00%
Criminal damage and arson819.4260.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.75166.67%
Shoplifting45.75100.00%
Public order32.88200.00%
Other theft22.16-66.67%
Other crime11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.0536.36%
Other theft610.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.32-37.50%
Vehicle crime43.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.88200.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Shoplifting21.44-60.00%
Public order11.44-80.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.91-27.27%
Public order55.75150.00%
Other theft53.600.00%
Shoplifting53.6025.00%
Possession of weapons23.60100.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1133.09266.67%
Violence and sexual offences117.91-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour77.9175.00%
Other theft55.03150.00%
Other crime43.60300.00%
Shoplifting42.88100.00%
Public order22.88100.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.7044.44%
Anti-social behaviour49.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.88-40.00%
Shoplifting22.160.00%
Other theft21.44-33.33%
Other crime11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.42-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.600.00%
Other theft33.600.00%
Burglary32.160.00%
Public order12.16-75.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In January 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 offences1020.86-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.19-28.57%
Public order43.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.88-33.33%
Other theft32.8850.00%
Shoplifting22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.059.09%
Anti-social behaviour78.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.03200.00%
Public order54.320.00%
Burglary33.600.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Other theft21.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.30-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour87.91-46.67%
Other theft65.75500.00%
Vehicle crime24.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-66.67%
Shoplifting21.44-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1534.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.070.00%
Public order44.320.00%
Shoplifting32.880.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 202427
June 202415
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20233

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP23 6XB 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Beaufort Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A4281
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aynho Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tothill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glanffrwd Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hendre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1