Crime Rate in Cwm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cwm

The total recorded crimes in Cwm, Blaenau Gwent, UK in July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cwm crime rate of 24.76 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 Cwm, encompassing approximately 1,009 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cwm Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Curre Street with total crimes: 3
  • Dyffryn Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cwm?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Cwm demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 322 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cwm recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Cwm had fewer crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 309 crimes compared to 623. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cwm recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cwm Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cwm has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 24.76 ranking 14th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Cwm crimes were 322. The crime rate of Cwm in 2024 was 318.94 (year) or 26.58 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cwm were around 309 crimes with yearly crime rate of 306.06 (year) or 25.51 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cwm)CrimesRank (Cwm)CrimesRank (Cwm)
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
Beaufort60 8693 8525 9
Llanhilleth45 10577 11440 11
Rassau and Garnlydan43 11562 12415 12
Georgetown36 12273 14236 14

Cwm 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 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20259
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20259
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Cwm in July 2025

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

1. York Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Curre Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Dyffryn Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Oak Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cemetery Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Bryn Terrace (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Park View Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Stewart Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Stanfield Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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