Crime Rate in Blaenavon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaenavon

The total recorded crimes in Blaenavon, Torfaen, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaenavon crime rate of 6.78 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 Blaenavon, encompassing approximately 8,254 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Blaenavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ivor Street with total crimes: 5
  • Gerddi Treftadaeth with total crimes: 4
  • Middle Coedcae Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Blaenavon?

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

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, Blaenavon reported a higher crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 938 crimes compared to 705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blaenavon witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blaenavon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Torfaen average, with 760 crimes compared to 575. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blaenavon witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torfaen, Blaenavon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blaenavon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blaenavon has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 6.78 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total Blaenavon crimes were 938. The crime rate of Blaenavon in 2024 was 113.63 (year) or 9.47 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blaenavon were around 760 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.07 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)CrimesRank (Torfaen)
Llantarnam166 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr101 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran75 3822 6769 3
Abersychan65 6920 4705 6
Trevethin and Penygarn72 4730 8478 10
Pontnewydd61 7914 5758 5
St. Dials72 5806 7699 7
Panteg52 9728 9596 8
Two Locks31 13506 10488 9
Fairwater47 10444 11435 11
Greenmeadow40 11392 15282 16
Llanyrafon40 12431 12395 12
Croesyceiliog22 16424 13364 13
New Inn27 14391 16352 14
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood25 15413 14349 15
Coed Eva19 17196 17145 17
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir18 18144 18117 18

Blaenavon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
January 202516
December 202426
November 202428
October 202423
September 202432
August 202427
July 202436
June 202456
May 202434
April 202424

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249
July 202412
June 202422
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 202415
September 20249
August 202414
July 202421
June 202440
May 202420
April 202423

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 202411
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 202418
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Blaenavon in March 2025

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

1. Ivor Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Gerddi Treftadaeth (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Middle Coedcae Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Llanfoist Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Park Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Martin Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ty Fry Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Upper Hill Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Rhydynos Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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