Crime Rate in Sirhowy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sirhowy

The total recorded crimes in Sirhowy, Blaenau Gwent, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sirhowy crime rate of 15.99 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
Sirhowy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhoslan with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Sirhowy has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 15.99 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sirhowy)CrimesRank (Sirhowy)CrimesRank (Sirhowy)
Tredegar111 11,487 11,144 1
Abertillery and Six Bells88 31,123 2963 2
Ebbw Vale South101 21,025 3791 3
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

Sirhowy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202515
March 202530
January 202528
December 202430
November 202421
October 202429
September 202417
August 202424
July 202423
June 202438
May 202426

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202526
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202414
September 202414
August 202422
July 20248
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20252
March 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 202413
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sirhowy in May 2025

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

1. Rhoslan (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sirhowy Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Maes Morgan (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Waundeg (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
7. Pen-Y-Bont (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alexandra Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Grampten Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Trefil Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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