Crime Rate in Blaenau Gwent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaenau Gwent

The total recorded crimes in Blaenau Gwent, UK in May 2025 are around 870 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaenau Gwent crime rate of 13.00 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 Blaenau Gwent, encompassing approximately 66,903 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (279) incidents (-1.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (189) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (132) incidents (11.86% increase)
Blaenau Gwent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barker Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Rhoslan with total crimes: 9
  • Church Street with total crimes: 8

Blaenau Gwent Police Info:

Gwent Police

Blaenau Gwent Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Tredegar (111 crimes), and the safest, Georgetown (22 crimes), is 89 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Blaenau Gwent.

Similarly, the area of Ebbw Vale South & Cwm (131 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bryn-mawr (50 crimes), with a difference of 81 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Blaenau Gwent.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tredegar111
Ebbw Vale South101
Abertillery and Six Bells88
Sirhowy77
Beaufort70

Safest Wards:

Cwmtillery50
Llanhilleth45
Rassau and Garnlydan44
Cwm30
Georgetown22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm131
Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed124
Tredegar & Georgetown115
Blaina & Nantyglo113
Abertillery North & Cwmtillery101

Safest Areas:

Abertillery North & Cwmtillery101
Sirhowy95
Abertillery South & Llanhilleth82
Rassau & Beaufort59
Bryn-mawr50

Blaenau Gwent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (279 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (189 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (282 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (207 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (307 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (226 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (275 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 271 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (314 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (139 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (337 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (157 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (313 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (126 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (301 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (137 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 318 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 228 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202519
March 202521
January 202527
December 202422
November 202423
October 202423
September 202414
August 202432
July 202420

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 408 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202549
March 202541
January 202531
December 202423
November 202466
October 202460
September 202425
August 202433
July 202449

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20258
January 20258
December 202416
November 202418
October 202420
September 202427
August 202410
July 202417

A total of 1007 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 100.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025132
April 2025118
March 2025132
January 202577
December 202476
November 202489
October 202488
September 202493
August 202492
July 2024110

A total of 919 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202591
March 202598
January 202588
December 202465
November 202490
October 202481
September 202488
August 2024110
July 2024109

A total of 415 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202542
March 202531
January 202538
December 202437
November 202440
October 202447
September 202428
August 202448
July 202455

A total of 1530 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 153.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025189
April 2025207
March 2025226
January 2025116
December 202497
November 2024139
October 2024157
September 2024126
August 2024137
July 2024136

A total of 2998 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 272.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 337 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025279
April 2025282
March 2025307
February 20251
January 2025275
December 2024271
November 2024314
October 2024337
September 2024313
August 2024301
July 2024318

A total of 386 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202540
March 202543
February 20251
January 202536
December 202429
November 202430
October 202423
September 202422
August 202466
July 202472

A total of 200 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202523
February 20251
January 202519
December 202413
November 202421
October 202417
September 202420
August 202419
July 202430

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Blaenau Gwent in May 2025

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

1. Barker Avenue (Map)
Total12
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Rhoslan (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Mountain Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Beaufort Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Waunheulog (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2

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