NP23 6XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP23 6XG

NP23 6XG, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.09 per 1,000 population. This NP23 6XG 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 6XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP23 6XG, encompassing approximately 1073 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP23 6XG area, explore the NP23 6XG 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 (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NP23 6XG 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 6XG 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.09-26.67%
Public order510.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.66-20.00%
Possession of weapons33.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.68-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson513.97-37.50%
Other theft54.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.66-57.14%
Public order22.790.00%
Burglary11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2444.7271.43%
Criminal damage and arson822.3660.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.45133.33%
Shoplifting46.52100.00%
Public order23.73100.00%
Other theft21.86-66.67%
Theft from the person11.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1437.2755.56%
Vehicle crime713.04600.00%
Other theft66.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.59-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.66200.00%
Burglary22.790.00%
Shoplifting21.86-60.00%
Public order11.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.38-11.11%
Shoplifting57.4525.00%
Possession of weapons24.66100.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Other theft21.86-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1240.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.3825.00%
Other theft54.66150.00%
Other crime44.66300.00%
Shoplifting43.73100.00%
Possession of weapons13.730.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour411.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Shoplifting22.790.00%
Other theft21.86-33.33%
Other crime11.860.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.29-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Burglary32.790.00%
Public order22.79-50.00%
Other crime11.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.15-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour49.32-20.00%
Public order43.730.00%
Other theft33.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.79-25.00%
Shoplifting22.79100.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1231.689.09%
Anti-social behaviour511.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.66100.00%
Public order43.730.00%
Burglary33.730.00%
Other crime22.790.00%
Other theft21.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.22-15.38%
Other theft610.25500.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.59-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson23.73-60.00%
Shoplifting21.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.86-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1339.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.110.00%
Public order44.660.00%
Shoplifting33.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Drugs11.860.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202424
June 202414
May 20249
April 202412
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202313

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 1 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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 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 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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 6XG 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. Beaufort Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A4281
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aynho Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tothill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glanffrwd Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hendre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1