Crime Rate in Blaina: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaina

The total recorded crimes in Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaina crime rate of 31.33 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Blaina Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Lancaster Street with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Blaina has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 31.33 ranking 10th 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.

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
Rassau and Garnlydan57 9562 12415 12
Cwmtillery42 12616 10519 10
Llanhilleth43 11577 11440 11
Cwm24 14322 13309 13
Georgetown30 13273 14236 14

Blaina Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
January 20258
December 202417
November 202416
October 202420
September 202416
August 202420
July 202427
June 202450
May 202424
April 202423

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202422
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 202411
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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
June 20242
April 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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Blaina in March 2025

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

1. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Lancaster Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Southlands (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Part Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Cae'R-Odyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Beech Tree Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parsons Row (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Forge Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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