Crime Rate in Llanhilleth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanhilleth

The total recorded crimes in Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanhilleth crime rate of 17.66 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 Llanhilleth, encompassing approximately 2,435 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llanhilleth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Partridge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cae Felin Street with total crimes: 4
  • Aberbeeg Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llanhilleth?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Llanhilleth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 577 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llanhilleth recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Llanhilleth had fewer crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 440 crimes compared to 623. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llanhilleth recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanhilleth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Llanhilleth has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 17.66 ranking 11th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Llanhilleth crimes were 577. The crime rate of Llanhilleth in 2024 was 236.95 (year) or 19.75 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanhilleth were around 440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 180.69 (year) or 15.06 (month) ranking 11 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
Beaufort73 5693 8525 9
Nantyglo59 8745 6648 7
Blaina54 10674 9631 8
Rassau and Garnlydan57 9562 12415 12
Cwmtillery42 12616 10519 10
Cwm24 14322 13309 13
Georgetown30 13273 14236 14

Llanhilleth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 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 (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 202527
December 202413
November 202439
October 202431
September 202427
August 202416
July 202421
June 202426
May 202416
April 202418

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 202416
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Llanhilleth in March 2025

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

1. Partridge Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cae Felin Street (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Aberbeeg Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cwrt Bracty (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Walters Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Pen-Rhiw Estate (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Bryn-Ithel Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Keir Hardie Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lloyd Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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