Crime Rate in Georgetown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Georgetown

The total recorded crimes in Georgetown, Blaenau Gwent, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Georgetown crime rate of 9.95 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 Georgetown, encompassing approximately 3,016 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Georgetown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pretoria Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Stryd Arthur with total crimes: 3
  • Vale View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Georgetown?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Georgetown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 273 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Georgetown recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Georgetown had fewer crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 236 crimes compared to 623. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Georgetown recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Georgetown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Georgetown has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 9.95 ranking 13th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Georgetown crimes were 273. The crime rate of Georgetown in 2024 was 90.50 (year) or 7.54 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Georgetown were around 236 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.24 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking 14 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
Blaina54 10674 9631 8
Rassau and Garnlydan57 9562 12415 12
Cwmtillery42 12616 10519 10
Llanhilleth43 11577 11440 11
Cwm24 14322 13309 13

Georgetown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202422
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Georgetown in March 2025

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

1. Pretoria Terrace (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stryd Arthur (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Vale View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St James Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Kimberley Terrace (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St James Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Peacehaven (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Elmwood Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pentre Heulog (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lower Rawlinson Terrace (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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