Crime Rate in Abertillery and Six Bells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abertillery and Six Bells

The total recorded crimes in Abertillery and Six Bells, Blaenau Gwent, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abertillery and Six Bells crime rate of 13.22 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 Abertillery and Six Bells, encompassing approximately 6,656 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
Abertillery and Six Bells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryn-Gwyn Road with total crimes: 7
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Abertillery and Six Bells?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Abertillery and Six Bells reported a higher crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 1,123 crimes compared to 739. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abertillery and Six Bells witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Abertillery and Six Bells experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 963 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abertillery and Six Bells witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Abertillery and Six Bells Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abertillery and Six Bells has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 13.22 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Abertillery and Six Bells crimes were 1,123. The crime rate of Abertillery and Six Bells in 2024 was 168.70 (year) or 14.06 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abertillery and Six Bells were around 963 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.67 (year) or 12.06 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abertillery and Six Bells)CrimesRank (Abertillery and Six Bells)CrimesRank (Abertillery and Six Bells)
Tredegar111 11,487 11,144 1
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
Nantyglo56 8745 6648 7
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

Abertillery and Six Bells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

In February 2025, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 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 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202515
January 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202544
March 202532
January 202532
December 202418
November 202433
October 202429
September 202427
August 202427
July 202427
June 202466
May 202446

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202510
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 202414
July 20248
June 20248

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202523
March 202540
January 202518
December 202410
November 202411
October 202421
September 202415
August 202414
July 202421
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 202414
July 202415
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
March 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Abertillery and Six Bells in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abertillery and Six Bells postcode area is presented below.

1. Bryn-Gwyn Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. High Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Commercial Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Pretoria Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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