Crime Rate in Brynmawr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brynmawr

The total recorded crimes in Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brynmawr crime rate of 8.18 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 Brynmawr, encompassing approximately 7,819 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Brynmawr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blaina Road with total crimes: 10
  • Queen Square with total crimes: 6
  • Henderson Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brynmawr?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Brynmawr demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 733 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brynmawr witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brynmawr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 698 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brynmawr witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brynmawr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brynmawr has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 8.18 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Brynmawr crimes were 733. The crime rate of Brynmawr in 2024 was 93.74 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brynmawr were around 698 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.26 (year) or 7.44 (month) ranking 5 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
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

Brynmawr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 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 11 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
January 202513
December 202421
November 202420
October 202415
September 202418
August 202422
July 202418
June 202444
May 202430
April 202415

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202426
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 202411
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brynmawr in March 2025

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

1. Blaina Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Queen Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Henderson Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Lower Bailey Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Blaina Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Hatter Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A4047 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A467 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heol Helig (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gurnos Estate (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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