Crime Rate in Llanhilleth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanhilleth

The total recorded crimes in Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanhilleth crime rate of 18.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Llanhilleth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Partridge 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 areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • 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 areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • 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 July 2025 the Llanhilleth has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 18.48 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanhilleth)CrimesRank (Llanhilleth)CrimesRank (Llanhilleth)
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
Cwmtillery63 6616 10519 10
Blaina32 13674 9631 8
Beaufort60 8693 8525 9
Rassau and Garnlydan43 11562 12415 12
Georgetown36 12273 14236 14
Cwm25 14322 13309 13

Llanhilleth 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 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 (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202529
May 202523
April 202519
March 202512
January 202527
December 202413
November 202439
October 202431
September 202427
August 202416

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
January 20255
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 202416
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
November 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Llanhilleth in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Partridge Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Aberbeeg Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bryn-Heulog (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Meadow Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clos Ysgol Bron-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Gordon Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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