Crime Rate in Blaina: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaina

The total recorded crimes in Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaina crime rate of 18.56 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 Blaina, encompassing approximately 1,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
Blaina Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Pentwyn Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • East Pen-Twyn with total crimes: 3

How safe is Blaina?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Blaina demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 674 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blaina recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Blaina experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 631 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Additionally, Blaina recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blaina Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blaina has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 18.56 ranking 13th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Blaina crimes were 674. The crime rate of Blaina in 2024 was 391.00 (year) or 32.58 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blaina were around 631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 366.05 (year) or 30.50 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blaina)CrimesRank (Blaina)CrimesRank (Blaina)
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
Beaufort60 8693 8525 9
Llanhilleth45 10577 11440 11
Rassau and Garnlydan43 11562 12415 12
Georgetown36 12273 14236 14
Cwm25 14322 13309 13

Blaina 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 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 Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202511
April 202516
March 202517
January 20258
December 202417
November 202416
October 202420
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202517
April 20256
March 202511
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Blaina in July 2025

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

1. East Pentwyn Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. East Pen-Twyn (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Cae'R-Odyn (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gwalia Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Surgery Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Rhes Y Parot (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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