The police force is actively working to address vehicle crime within Abertillery, a Built-Up Area (BUA) with a population of 15,476 in Blaenau Gwent. While Abertillery currently has a crime rate of 75.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is lower than the UK average of 91.6, vehicle crime remains a concern. The area’s safety score stands at 77 out of 100, slightly below the UK average of 79.
Specific strategies employed by the police force are not detailed in the available data, but we can examine response times as an indicator of their operational approach. The mean police immediate response time in 2024 for Abertillery is 14 minutes, suggesting a focus on urgent situations. However, the mean police priority response time is 73 minutes, indicating a longer timeframe for less immediate incidents. This longer response time for priority calls could be a factor in ongoing vehicle crime.
Property crime, which includes vehicle crime, currently stands at a rate of 21.5 incidents per 1,000 residents. While this is a data point, further specifics on the type of vehicle crime (e.g., theft, vandalism) and associated preventative measures are not available within the provided data. It is important to note that these statistics represent overall trends and may not reflect specific localised issues.
Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity and to consider preventative measures to protect their vehicles, such as ensuring they are locked, removing valuables, and installing security devices. Further information on specific police initiatives within Abertillery would need to be obtained directly from Blaenau Gwent Police.