Brynmawr Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brynmawr's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 11.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.7% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This marked deviation from national trends highlights the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by its built-up character within Blaenau Gwent. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.7% of all incidents (25 cases), far exceeding the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000 (298% higher). Violence and sexual offences (16 cases, 3.0 per 1,000) and public order issues (15 cases, 2.8 per 1,000) followed, both surpassing UK averages by 15% and 337% respectively. These figures may be influenced by the area's seasonal context: April, with its Easter holidays and spring weather, saw increased outdoor activity, potentially contributing to higher anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The contrast with shoplifting, which remained 58% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000), suggests that retail-focused crimes are less prevalent in this area. While the overall crime rate is higher than the UK average, the breakdown reveals a combination of factors, from community-specific challenges to the impact of seasonal transitions on local dynamics.

April 2023 saw a dramatic 150% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from 10 to 25. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in 'other crime' and 'criminal damage and arson' (both previously zero), indicates a shift in local crime dynamics. While shoplifting remained 58% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000), violent crime (3.0 per 1,000) was 15% above the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between anti-social behaviour (4.7 per 1,000) and UK averages (1.2 per 1,000), a 298% disparity that may reflect localised tensions or unmet community needs. Residents may find the 1-in-84 monthly exposure rate particularly relevant, as it highlights the proportion of the population affected by crime within a single month.

Brynmawr's crime rate in April 2023 rose to 11.9 per 1,000 residents, a 61.6% increase from the previous month's 7.3 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, with a 58.7% gap. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 30 days of April, reflecting a localised frequency that may be influenced by the area's small population and specific community dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 84 residents, a figure that highlights the relatively high exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres where population density typically dilutes such rates. This monthly aggregate underscores the need for targeted local strategies, as the proportion of crimes per capita is higher than the national average, suggesting a distinct pattern that warrants further contextual analysis within Brynmawr's built-up area framework.