blaenau gwent Crime Intelligence Report
blaenau gwent recorded 816 crimes in August 2025, equating to a crime rate of 12.2 per 1,000 residents. This places blaenau gwent at #218 of 330 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 3.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 5.2% lower.
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Total Crimes
816Annual Crime Rate
National Safety
Top 11% Riskiest UK
National Population
Estimated population
12-Month Crime Trend
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District ViewIncident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 23 | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 18 | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Criminal damage and arson: 13 | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Church Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 3 | 4 |
| On or near Saron Place Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Public order: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Clôs Marian Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3 Other crime: 1 Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near High Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Glan Ebbw Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
Crime Breakdown
August 2025Expert Safety Insights
Ward Safety Rankings
14 wardsHighest Crime
| # | Ward | Crimes | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tredegar | 103 | 197.3 |
| 2 | Ebbw Vale South | 104 | 179.7 |
| 3 | Nantyglo | 75 | 122.1 |
| 4 | Llanhilleth | 58 | 120.7 |
| 5 | Abertillery and Six Bells | 73 | 116.8 |
Safest Wards
| Ward | Crimes | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| shield | Georgetown | 17 | 4.2 |
| shield | Cwm | 24 | 6.1 |
| shield | Sirhowy | 57 | 6.4 |
| shield | Rassau and Garnlydan | 42 | 7.8 |
| shield | Brynmawr | 58 | 11.1 |
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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 330 local authorities in England & Wales.
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