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Overview of Blaenau Gwent crime rate

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With a high crime rating, Blaenau Gwent is placed 4th in crime rates among 25 nearby districts. In 2023, the area reported 8,750 crimes, with a population of 66,904, reflecting a crime rate of 130.78 per 1,000 people—an increase of 6.66% from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes were Violence and sexual offences (40.5%), Anti-social behaviour (21.8%), and Public order (13.7%), with the least occurring being Bicycle theft, Robbery, and Theft from the person, all at 0.3%.

Out of 14 wards in Blaenau Gwent, Tredegar (200.8), Ebbw Vale South (192.3), and Abertillery and Six Bells (158.9) had the highest crime figures. Conversely, the lowest rates were seen in Llanhilleth (95.6), Cwm (77.5), and Georgetown (65.1).

In postcode district terms, NP22 (295.4), NP24 (283.2), and NP13 (256.8) had the highest crime rates, while the same NP13, NP23 (247.2), and NP11 (185.9) were also noted, showing a range of crime rates within the districts.

Blaenau Gwent saw a substantial increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, with another rise in 2023, and significant increases in Public order and Violence and sexual offences in the following years. Criminal damage and arson also saw an increase in 2023. Despite these rises, there were considerable decreases in Anti-social behaviour in 2021 and 2022, along with reductions in Other theft, Public order, Shoplifting, and Vehicle crime in 2020. A decline in Public order was noted in 2023 as well.

Blaenau Gwent crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8750 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 3545 (40.5)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1904 (21.8)%
Public order – 1195 (13.7)%
Other theft – 423 (4.8)%
Vehicle crime – 358 (4.1)%
Criminal damage and arson – 344 (3.9)%
Shoplifting – 338 (3.9)%
Other crime – 189 (2.2)%
Burglary – 182 (2.1)%
Drugs – 138 (1.6)%
Possession of weapons – 57 (0.7)%
Bicycle theft – 28 (0.3)%
Robbery – 26 (0.3)%
Theft from the person – 23 (0.3)%

How does Blaenau Gwent compare against nearby areas ?

Blaenau Gwent ranks 4th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

Heat map for all nearby areas Blaenau Gwent is compared against

Crime rates in Blaenau Gwent wards

There are 14 wards within Blaenau Gwent. Tredegar, Ebbw Vale South, Abertillery and Six Bells has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 14 wards from high crime rate to low.