Crime Rate in Ebbw Vale South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ebbw Vale South

The total recorded crimes in Ebbw Vale South, Blaenau Gwent, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ebbw Vale South crime rate of 16.60 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 Ebbw Vale South, encompassing approximately 6,083 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Ebbw Vale South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holland Street with total crimes: 10
  • Church Street with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Ebbw Vale South?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Ebbw Vale South reported a higher crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 1,025 crimes compared to 739. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ebbw Vale South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Ebbw Vale South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 791 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ebbw Vale South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blaenau Gwent, Ebbw Vale South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ebbw Vale South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ebbw Vale South has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 16.60 ranking 2th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Ebbw Vale South crimes were 1,025. The crime rate of Ebbw Vale South in 2024 was 168.49 (year) or 14.04 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ebbw Vale South were around 791 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.02 (year) or 10.84 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ebbw Vale South)CrimesRank (Ebbw Vale South)CrimesRank (Ebbw Vale South)
Tredegar111 11,487 11,144 1
Abertillery and Six Bells88 31,123 2963 2
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

Ebbw Vale South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 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 22 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 (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 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 (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202533
March 202523
January 202518
December 20249
November 202426
October 202412
September 202412
August 202415
July 20246
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202531
March 202528
January 202533
December 202422
November 202427
October 202429
September 202431
August 202429
July 202421
June 202466
May 202435

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202510
January 202515
December 20249
November 202414
October 20249
September 20245
August 202413
July 20247
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202512
January 20255
December 20242
November 202421
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
January 202516
December 202411
November 202412
October 20246
September 202416
August 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ebbw Vale South in May 2025

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

1. Holland Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Alexandra Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. West End Terrace (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Bethcar Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tredegar Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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