Crime Rate in Cwmtillery: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cwmtillery

The total recorded crimes in Cwmtillery, Blaenau Gwent, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cwmtillery crime rate of 11.16 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 Cwmtillery, encompassing approximately 5,645 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-41.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Cwmtillery Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley View Road with total crimes: 8
  • Old Blaina Road with total crimes: 7
  • Victor Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cwmtillery?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Cwmtillery demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 616 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cwmtillery recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Cwmtillery had fewer crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 519 crimes compared to 623. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cwmtillery recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cwmtillery Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cwmtillery has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 11.16 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Cwmtillery crimes were 616. The crime rate of Cwmtillery in 2024 was 109.12 (year) or 9.09 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cwmtillery were around 519 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.93 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cwmtillery)CrimesRank (Cwmtillery)CrimesRank (Cwmtillery)
Tredegar108 11,487 11,144 1
Abertillery and Six Bells78 31,123 2963 2
Ebbw Vale South100 21,025 3791 3
Sirhowy73 4754 5704 4
Ebbw Vale North67 5768 4693 6
Brynmawr56 9733 7698 5
Nantyglo61 7745 6648 7
Blaina32 13674 9631 8
Beaufort60 8693 8525 9
Llanhilleth45 10577 11440 11
Rassau and Garnlydan43 11562 12415 12
Georgetown36 12273 14236 14
Cwm25 14322 13309 13

Cwmtillery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 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 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202529
May 202519
April 202516
March 202515
January 202521
December 202430
November 202428
October 202432
September 202421
August 202425

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 20253
April 202510
March 202512
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20249

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

High Crime Locations Cwmtillery in July 2025

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

1. Valley View Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Other crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old Blaina Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
3. Victor Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Upper Gwastad Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Rose Heyworth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Lawrence Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Arael View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Attlee Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
9. Smith Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Rose Heyworth Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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