Crime Rate in Ebbw Vale North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ebbw Vale North

The total recorded crimes in Ebbw Vale North, Blaenau Gwent, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ebbw Vale North crime rate of 11.24 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 Ebbw Vale North, encompassing approximately 5,603 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Ebbw Vale North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Islwyn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hughes Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Clos Trehelyg with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ebbw Vale North?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Ebbw Vale North reported a higher crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 768 crimes compared to 739. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ebbw Vale North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ebbw Vale North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 693 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ebbw Vale North witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blaenau Gwent, Ebbw Vale North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ebbw Vale North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ebbw Vale North has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 11.24 ranking 7th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Ebbw Vale North crimes were 768. The crime rate of Ebbw Vale North in 2024 was 137.05 (year) or 11.42 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ebbw Vale North were around 693 crimes with yearly crime rate of 123.67 (year) or 10.31 (month) ranking 6 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
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

Ebbw Vale North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 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 (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 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 Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
January 202517
December 202419
November 202417
October 202436
September 202421
August 202424
July 202438
June 202444
May 202424
April 202417

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202426
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ebbw Vale North in March 2025

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

1. Islwyn Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hughes Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Clos Trehelyg (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol-Yr-Ysgol (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Greenways (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bwlch-Y-Garn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pont-Y-Gof (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. A4281 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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