Crime Rate in Beaufort: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beaufort

The total recorded crimes in Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent, UK in March 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beaufort crime rate of 17.79 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 Beaufort, encompassing approximately 4,104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Beaufort Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pant-Y-Mynydd with total crimes: 6
  • Glanffrwd Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Park View with total crimes: 5

How safe is Beaufort?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Beaufort demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 693 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Beaufort recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Beaufort had fewer crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 525 crimes compared to 623. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beaufort recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blaenau Gwent, Beaufort has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Beaufort Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Beaufort has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 17.79 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Beaufort crimes were 693. The crime rate of Beaufort in 2024 was 168.84 (year) or 14.07 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beaufort were around 525 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.91 (year) or 10.66 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blaenau Gwent)CrimesRank (Blaenau Gwent)CrimesRank (Blaenau Gwent)
Tredegar136 11,487 11,144 1
Abertillery and Six Bells121 21,123 2963 2
Ebbw Vale South95 31,025 3791 3
Sirhowy82 4754 5704 4
Ebbw Vale North63 7768 4693 6
Brynmawr64 6733 7698 5
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

Beaufort Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202426
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
January 202517
December 202416
November 202419
October 202419
September 202422
August 202423
July 202419
June 202444
May 202421
April 202414

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 202414
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Beaufort in March 2025

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

1. Pant-Y-Mynydd (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Glanffrwd Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Park View (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Bevan Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mountain Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Bryn Glas (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
8. Pen-Y-Dre (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Beaufort Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Highlands Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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