Crime Rate in Rassau and Garnlydan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rassau and Garnlydan

The total recorded crimes in Rassau and Garnlydan, Blaenau Gwent, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rassau and Garnlydan crime rate of 16.38 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 Rassau and Garnlydan, encompassing approximately 3,479 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Rassau and Garnlydan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pen Y Bryn with total crimes: 5
  • Bryn Coch with total crimes: 5
  • School Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rassau and Garnlydan?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Rassau and Garnlydan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 562 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rassau and Garnlydan recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rassau and Garnlydan had fewer crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 415 crimes compared to 623. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rassau and Garnlydan recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rassau and Garnlydan Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rassau and Garnlydan has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 16.38 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Rassau and Garnlydan crimes were 562. The crime rate of Rassau and Garnlydan in 2024 was 161.51 (year) or 13.46 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rassau and Garnlydan were around 415 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.27 (year) or 9.94 (month) ranking 12 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
Cwmtillery42 12616 10519 10
Llanhilleth43 11577 11440 11
Cwm24 14322 13309 13
Georgetown30 13273 14236 14

Rassau and Garnlydan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
January 202510
December 202417
November 202415
October 202419
September 202414
August 202420
July 202427
June 202426
May 202431
April 202428

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rassau and Garnlydan in March 2025

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

1. Pen Y Bryn (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Bryn Coch (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. School Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tudor Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Commonwealth Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Winterson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stonebridge Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Prince Philip Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
9. Maes Glas (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Rhondda Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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