Crime Rate in Sirhowy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sirhowy

The total recorded crimes in Sirhowy, Blaenau Gwent, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sirhowy crime rate of 15.16 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 Sirhowy, encompassing approximately 4,814 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Sirhowy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Waundeg with total crimes: 6
  • Ebenezer Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sirhowy?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Sirhowy reported a higher crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 754 crimes compared to 739. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sirhowy witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Sirhowy experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 704 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sirhowy witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sirhowy Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sirhowy has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 15.16 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Sirhowy crimes were 754. The crime rate of Sirhowy in 2024 was 156.61 (year) or 13.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sirhowy were around 704 crimes with yearly crime rate of 146.22 (year) or 12.19 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sirhowy)CrimesRank (Sirhowy)CrimesRank (Sirhowy)
Tredegar108 11,487 11,144 1
Abertillery and Six Bells78 31,123 2963 2
Ebbw Vale South100 21,025 3791 3
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
Cwm25 14322 13309 13

Sirhowy 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 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202518
May 202522
April 202515
March 202530
January 202528
December 202430
November 202421
October 202429
September 202417
August 202424

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202513
April 20252
March 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20257
April 20252
March 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202517
April 202522
March 202526
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202414
September 202414
August 202422

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sirhowy in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Waundeg (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ebenezer Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Shepherds Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Arnold Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Maes Morgan (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Trefil Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sirhowy Court (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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