What is the crime rate in Nantyglo, Blaenau Gwent?

As of August 2025, the Nantyglo ward has an annual crime rate of 122.11 per 1,000 residents with 75 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Nantyglo ward?

The most common crime in Nantyglo is Violence & Sexual Offences with 29 incidents in August 2025, accounting for 38.7% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Nantyglo ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated August 2025Source: Gwent Police Police

Crime in Nantyglo, Blaenau Gwent

Comprehensive safety analysis for Nantyglo, localized within Blaenau Gwent. (Data using latest available police report)

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

122.11per 1k

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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

4,545

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences29

Anti-social Behaviour11

Public Order9

Criminal Damage & Arson7

Shoplifting6

Drug Offences4

Other Crime3

Other Theft3

Burglary2

Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2	9
On or near Waunheulog Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Other crime: 1	6
On or near Beacon View Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1Other crime: 1	6
On or near Clos Glanllyn Map	Shoplifting: 3Other theft: 1	4
On or near Garn Road Map	Public order: 3	3
On or near Roundhouse Close Map	Drugs: 1Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Ffordd Glanllyn Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Brynawelon Map	Other crime: 1Public order: 1	2
On or near Heol Carreg Galch Ddwyreiniol Map	Burglary: 1Public order: 1	2
On or near B4248 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2

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Off-road bikes

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Through Operation Harley, we proactively target those who put motorists and pedestrians at risk through the illegal or dangerous use of off-road vehicles. We’re carrying out regular operations to identify those responsible, and will continue to seize vehicles where appropriate.

Actioned: 30 Aug 2026

Anti Social Behaviour

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Additional patrols
Partnership working with community safety.
Engaging with local schools around education.
Consideration of disperal powers (if required).

Actioned: 28 Aug 2026

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