Crime Rate in Nantyglo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nantyglo

The total recorded crimes in Nantyglo, Blaenau Gwent, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nantyglo crime rate of 30.69 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Nantyglo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Glanllyn with total crimes: 6
  • Golf Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cae Glas 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 July 2025 the Nantyglo has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 30.69 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nantyglo)CrimesRank (Nantyglo)CrimesRank (Nantyglo)
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
Cwmtillery63 6616 10519 10
Blaina32 13674 9631 8
Beaufort60 8693 8525 9
Llanhilleth45 10577 11440 11
Rassau and Garnlydan43 11562 12415 12
Georgetown36 12273 14236 14
Cwm25 14322 13309 13

Nantyglo 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202513
April 20258
March 202515
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202522
May 202519
April 202516
March 202520
January 202514
December 202411
November 202419
October 202416
September 202430
August 202420

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

High Crime Locations Nantyglo in July 2025

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

1. Clos Glanllyn (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Golf Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Cae Glas (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Ffosmaen Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Walk (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1
7. Golf Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Brynawelon (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brynhyfryd Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Garn Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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