Crime Rate in Nantyglo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nantyglo

The total recorded crimes in Nantyglo, Blaenau Gwent, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nantyglo crime rate of 28.17 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 Nantyglo, encompassing approximately 1,987 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Nantyglo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waunheulog with total crimes: 9
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 6
  • Clos Glanllyn with total crimes: 5

How safe is Nantyglo?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Nantyglo reported a higher crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 745 crimes compared to 739. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nantyglo witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Nantyglo experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 648 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nantyglo witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nantyglo Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nantyglo has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 28.17 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Nantyglo crimes were 745. The crime rate of Nantyglo in 2024 was 374.81 (year) or 31.23 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nantyglo were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 326.00 (year) or 27.17 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nantyglo)CrimesRank (Nantyglo)CrimesRank (Nantyglo)
Tredegar111 11,487 11,144 1
Abertillery and Six Bells88 31,123 2963 2
Ebbw Vale South101 21,025 3791 3
Sirhowy77 4754 5704 4
Ebbw Vale North69 6768 4693 6
Brynmawr50 9733 7698 5
Beaufort70 5693 8525 9
Blaina57 7674 9631 8
Cwmtillery50 10616 10519 10
Llanhilleth45 11577 11440 11
Rassau and Garnlydan44 12562 12415 12
Cwm30 13322 13309 13
Georgetown22 14273 14236 14

Nantyglo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order 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 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 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 (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202515
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202520
January 202514
December 202411
November 202419
October 202416
September 202430
August 202420
July 202421
June 202444
May 202422

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Nantyglo in May 2025

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

1. Waunheulog (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting1
3. Clos Glanllyn (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B4248 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Verwey Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clos Yr Ysbyty (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brynawelon (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. School Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Beacon View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wesley Buildings (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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