Crime Rate in Tredegar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tredegar

The total recorded crimes in Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tredegar crime rate of 23.67 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 Tredegar, encompassing approximately 4,690 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
Tredegar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Attlee Close with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Tredegar?

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

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Tredegar reported a higher crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 1,487 crimes compared to 739. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tredegar witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Tredegar experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 1,144 crimes compared to 623. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tredegar witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tredegar Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tredegar has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 23.67 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Tredegar crimes were 1,487. The crime rate of Tredegar in 2024 was 317.06 (year) or 26.42 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tredegar were around 1,144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 243.92 (year) or 20.33 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tredegar)CrimesRank (Tredegar)CrimesRank (Tredegar)
Abertillery and Six Bells88 31,123 2963 2
Ebbw Vale South101 21,025 3791 3
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

Tredegar Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202538
March 202541
February 20251
January 202536
December 202439
November 202446
October 202441
September 202453
August 202442
July 202439
June 202480
May 202446

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202513
March 202522
January 202510
December 202412
November 202413
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 202419
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202535
March 202535
January 202517
December 202415
November 202428
October 202436
September 202424
August 202424
July 202434
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202517
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 20248
September 202422
August 202427
July 202423
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Tredegar in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Attlee Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Deighton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Park Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Clôs Marian (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Gainsborough Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
10. Stryd Siarl (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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