What is the crime rate in Ebbw Vale South, Blaenau Gwent?

As of August 2025, the Ebbw Vale South ward has an annual crime rate of 179.68 per 1,000 residents with 104 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Ebbw Vale South ward?

The most common crime in Ebbw Vale South is Anti-social Behaviour with 26 incidents in August 2025, accounting for 25.0% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Ebbw Vale South ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated August 2025Source: Gwent Police Police

Crime in Ebbw Vale South, Blaenau Gwent

Comprehensive safety analysis for Ebbw Vale South, localized within Blaenau Gwent. (Data using latest available police report)

Total Crimes

104

trending_up +4.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

179.68per 1k

trending_up +2.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

4,203

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour26

Violence & Sexual Offences21

Criminal Damage & Arson16

Public Order16

Shoplifting8

Other Theft8

Vehicle Crime7

Burglary1

Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near West End Terrace Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2	9
On or near Bethcar Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2	9
On or near Saron Place Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6	6
On or near Parking Area Map	Other theft: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3	6
On or near Nightclub Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 2Other theft: 1	6
On or near Garden Street Map	Criminal damage and arson: 4	4
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Market Street Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Church Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Theft from the person: 1	3
On or near Gwent Court Map	Public order: 2Other theft: 1	3

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Local Policing

Georgetown

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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

Parking issues at Georgetown primary school especially during school closing times

Issued: 29 Jan 2026

Status Update

Joint enforcement patrols to be arranged with BGCBC civil enforcement officers

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

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