Abertillery Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Abertillery's crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 46.6% of all reported crimes — 4.5 per 1,000 residents, 57% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This starkly contrasts with the area's relatively lower property crime rates, which stood at 33 incidents (22.3% of total crimes) compared to the UK's 3.3 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 — 18.5% above the UK average — reflects a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime, which likely contributes to the area's elevated risk profile. Seasonal factors may play a role, as June marks the start of summer when social activities intensify and tourism begins to rise in nearby coastal and rural areas. However, the absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes suggests that local policing efforts or community dynamics may mitigate risks in that category. Anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.2 per 1,000) also remain high, with the latter exceeding the UK average by 103%. These patterns could be influenced by the area's built-up character within Blaenau Gwent, where dense populations and limited public spaces may exacerbate tensions. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions to reduce violent crime, which remains the most pressing concern for residents, while also addressing public order issues that consistently outpace national benchmarks.

June 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and drug-related offences doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases align with the start of summer, when tourism and retail activity typically rise, though no direct causal link can be confirmed without further data. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60% (from 20 to 8), a drop that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted local interventions. Vehicle crime also rose by 40% (from 5 to 7), potentially linked to increased traffic or unsecured vehicles during warmer weather. The area's violent crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 — 57% above the UK average — remains the most significant concern, with 69 incidents (46.6% of total crimes) reported. This stark contrast to the UK's 2.9 per 1,000 highlights the need for focused strategies to address local factors driving violence, such as community tensions or alcohol-related incidents in public spaces.

Abertillery's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.9. This upward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.1, placing the area 18.5% above the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 5 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 105 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is a local metric without a direct UK equivalent, it provides context for residents on the frequency of incidents in their community. The population of 15,476 means that each individual faces a calculated risk of encountering crime, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may influence actual experiences differently than the raw statistics suggest. This increase, though modest, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance in addressing specific crime types that remain high compared to the UK average.