What is the crime rate in Sirhowy, blaenau gwent?

As of August 2025, the Sirhowy ward has an annual crime rate of 73.59 per 1,000 residents, with 57 total recorded incidents in the latest month.

What is the most common crime in the Sirhowy ward?

The most common crime in Sirhowy is Violence & Sexual Offences with 16 incidents in August 2025, accounting for 28.1% of all crime in the ward.

WD22 Intelligence Updated August 2025Source: Gwent Police Police

Sirhowy Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Sirhowy, localized within blaenau gwent. (Data using latest available police report)

Total Crimes

trending_down -21.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

73.59per 1k

trending_up +1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,200

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences16

Anti-social Behaviour12

Other Theft8

Public Order8

Criminal Damage & Arson7

Drug Offences3

Burglary2

Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1	10
On or near Rhoslan Map	Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	8
On or near Rhodfa Coed Glas Map	Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2	4
On or near Green Meadow Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	4
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1	3
On or near Sirhowy Court Map	Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1	3
On or near Shepherds Close Map	Public order: 3	3
On or near Ladies Row Map	Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Ffordd Aneurin Bevan Map	Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Dukestown Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2

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Local Rank

#10safest in blaenau gwent

National Safety

Top 14%Riskiest

City Average

123.61per 1k

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Local Policing

Sirhowy

Gwent Police

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Local Priorities

Off Road bikes and vehicles being ridden/driven in an anti-social manner.

Issued: 29 Jan 2026

Status Update

Through Operation Harley, we proactively target those who put motorists and pedestrians at risk through the illegal or dangerous use of off-road vehicles. We’re carrying out regular operations to identify those responsible, and will continue to seize vehicles where appropriate.

We will continue to publicise the dangers and legalities relating to off-road vehicles and publish seizures made by Officers.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

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