Crime Rate in Abertillery and Six Bells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abertillery and Six Bells

The total recorded crimes in Abertillery and Six Bells, Blaenau Gwent, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abertillery and Six Bells crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Abertillery and Six Bells, encompassing approximately 6,656 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Abertillery and Six Bells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 12
  • Carlyle Street with total crimes: 9
  • Church Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Abertillery and Six Bells?

To understand the safety of Abertillery and Six Bells, we need to analyze Abertillery and Six Bells crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Abertillery and Six Bells reported a higher crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 1,123 crimes compared to 739. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abertillery and Six Bells witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Abertillery and Six Bells experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 963 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abertillery and Six Bells witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blaenau Gwent, Abertillery and Six Bells has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Abertillery and Six Bells Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Abertillery and Six Bells has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 18.18 ranking 2th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Abertillery and Six Bells crimes were 1,123. The crime rate of Abertillery and Six Bells in 2024 was 168.70 (year) or 14.06 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abertillery and Six Bells were around 963 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.67 (year) or 12.06 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blaenau Gwent)CrimesRank (Blaenau Gwent)CrimesRank (Blaenau Gwent)
Tredegar136 11,487 11,144 1
Ebbw Vale South95 31,025 3791 3
Sirhowy82 4754 5704 4
Ebbw Vale North63 7768 4693 6
Brynmawr64 6733 7698 5
Beaufort73 5693 8525 9
Nantyglo59 8745 6648 7
Blaina54 10674 9631 8
Rassau and Garnlydan57 9562 12415 12
Cwmtillery42 12616 10519 10
Llanhilleth43 11577 11440 11
Cwm24 14322 13309 13
Georgetown30 13273 14236 14

Abertillery and Six Bells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

In February 2025, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 202414
July 20248
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
January 202532
December 202418
November 202433
October 202429
September 202427
August 202427
July 202427
June 202466
May 202446
April 202431

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
January 202518
December 202410
November 202411
October 202421
September 202415
August 202414
July 202421
June 202434
May 202412
April 202426

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
January 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202426
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 202414
July 202415
June 202414
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202424
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Abertillery and Six Bells in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abertillery and Six Bells postcode area is presented below.

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Carlyle Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Powell Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tillery Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Edward Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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