Abertillery Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Abertillery’s crime rate in October 2023 reached 10.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 33.7% above the UK average of 8.0. This stark deviation from the national norm is driven by a sharp rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour, which together account for nearly 60% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences alone made up 36.1% of the total crimes, with 60 cases recorded—3.9 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 44% higher than the UK average for this category, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area’s demographics and local dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.4 per 1,000 (22.3% of total crimes), is 87% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the impact of seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period, which may encourage more public disorder. Criminal damage and arson, though a smaller proportion of total crimes (15.1%), saw a 100% month-on-month increase, raising concerns about targeted vandalism or arson. These patterns are consistent with Abertillery’s historical data, which suggests that the built-up area’s proximity to industrial zones and its relatively small population may create conditions where anti-social behaviour and property crimes are more concentrated. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the start of the festive season, and the transition from autumn to winter—may also contribute to a rise in crimes of opportunity, particularly in public spaces. While shoplifting decreased by 40.9%, the overall trend remains concerning, with violent crime dominating the landscape and underscoring the need for community engagement and targeted policing strategies.

October 2023 saw a stark rise in burglary, with incidents surging by 300% (from 1 to 4) and criminal damage and arson jumping by 100% (from 0 to 25). These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes, point to emerging patterns that may reflect seasonal shifts or localized vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 40.9% (from 22 to 13), the only category to show a decline. Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant crime type, with 60 incidents reported—3.9 per 1,000 residents, 44% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also spiked, reaching 2.4 per 1,000, 87% above the national average. These figures highlight a worrying imbalance, with property crimes (47 total) now outpaced by violent crimes (60 total), a shift that could signal deeper societal stressors. Residents are advised to remain cautious, particularly in areas prone to anti-social behaviour and public order violations, which saw a 69% increase over UK rates.

Abertillery’s crime rate in October 2023 rose sharply to 10.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 44.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.4. This surge translates to roughly five crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the urgency for heightened vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 93 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within a tightly knit community. While the area’s population of 15,476 is relatively small, the disproportionate rise in certain crime categories—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—suggests localized pressures that may be amplified by seasonal factors. This rate, when compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, positions Abertillery as a community facing challenges far above the national norm, demanding targeted attention from local authorities and residents alike.