Crime Rate in Tredegar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tredegar

The total recorded crimes in Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tredegar crime rate of 23.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Tredegar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Salisbury Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Church Street with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Tredegar has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 23.03 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tredegar)CrimesRank (Tredegar)CrimesRank (Tredegar)
Abertillery and Six Bells78 31,123 2963 2
Ebbw Vale South100 21,025 3791 3
Sirhowy73 4754 5704 4
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

Tredegar 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 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202527
April 202535
March 202535
January 202517
December 202415
November 202428
October 202436
September 202424
August 202424

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
April 20254
March 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202527
May 202533
April 202538
March 202541
February 20251
January 202536
December 202439
November 202446
October 202441
September 202453
August 202442

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202529
April 202513
March 202522
January 202510
December 202412
November 202413
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20257
April 20259
March 202517
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 20248
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Lower Salisbury Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rhodfa Cripps (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Morgan Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Circle (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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