Crime Rate in Beaufort: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beaufort

The total recorded crimes in Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beaufort crime rate of 14.62 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 Beaufort, encompassing approximately 4,104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Beaufort Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevan Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Badminton Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Beaufort?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Beaufort demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 693 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Beaufort recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Beaufort had fewer crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 525 crimes compared to 623. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beaufort recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Beaufort Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Beaufort has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 14.62 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Beaufort crimes were 693. The crime rate of Beaufort in 2024 was 168.84 (year) or 14.07 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beaufort were around 525 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.91 (year) or 10.66 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beaufort)CrimesRank (Beaufort)CrimesRank (Beaufort)
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
Nantyglo61 7745 6648 7
Cwmtillery63 6616 10519 10
Blaina32 13674 9631 8
Llanhilleth45 10577 11440 11
Rassau and Garnlydan43 11562 12415 12
Georgetown36 12273 14236 14
Cwm25 14322 13309 13

Beaufort Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 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 (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202510
April 20258
March 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
January 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20258
April 20258
March 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 202522
March 202523
January 202517
December 202416
November 202419
October 202419
September 202422
August 202423

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202515
April 202520
March 202516
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 4 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
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

High Crime Locations Beaufort in July 2025

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

1. Bevan Crescent (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Badminton Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Tir-Y-Berth (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glanffrwd Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Mountain Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Little Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hereford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Heol Siloam (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Beaufort Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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