Abertillery Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every resident of Abertillery, the risk of experiencing a crime in November 2023 was roughly 1 in 96, translating to a crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 people—38.7% higher than the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while not extreme, underscores the disproportionate burden of crime in this built-up area within Blaenau Gwent. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.3% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.4%) and criminal damage and arson (16.2%). These patterns align with the area's character as a small, closely-knit community where public disorder and personal conflicts may have greater visibility. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the start of the Christmas shopping season—likely contributed to the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are often linked to increased alcohol consumption and social gatherings. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in vehicle crime may reflect the influx of shoppers during Black Friday. The data also reveals a curious contrast: while violent crime decreased by 13.3% month-on-month, property crimes such as shoplifting fell by 30.8%, suggesting that targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in criminal activity may be at play. However, the persistent gap between Abertillery's crime rate and the UK average highlights the need for tailored strategies to address local vulnerabilities, particularly in reducing anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which are significantly above national levels.

November 2023 brought notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime and robbery each surging by 100% compared to October, reflecting a sharp increase from zero to five incidents for both categories. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain by the timing of Black Friday shopping, which could have drawn more vehicles into the area and created opportunities for theft. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 30.8% (from 13 to 9 incidents), linked to heightened police visibility during the festive season or changes in retail security measures. The category of anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22.4% of all crimes, was 119% above the UK average, a stark contrast to vehicle crime, which was 40% below the national rate. This divergence highlights the area's unique challenges, with public disorder and personal conflicts appearing to dominate local crime concerns.

Abertillery's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 10.4 per 1,000 residents, a slight decline of 3.1% from the previous month's 10.7 per 1,000. This reduction, while modest, suggests a potential stabilization in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 5 crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, remains consistent with the area's overall risk profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 96 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a small community. When scaled to population size, this rate is higher than the UK average, though the month-on-month drop indicates that efforts to address crime may be showing some early signs of success. The population context further emphasizes that, despite the relatively low absolute number of crimes (161 total), the concentration of incidents in a tightly knit community can amplify their impact on residents' sense of safety.