Brynmawr Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Brynmawr recorded a crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 23.5% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety in a built-up area within Blaenau Gwent, where crime rates remain consistently elevated. The breakdown of crimes reveals that anti-social behaviour was the most common category, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences at 26.8% and public order offences at 17.9%. These patterns may be influenced by the area's characteristics, such as its small-scale community dynamics and limited economic opportunities, which can contribute to higher levels of anti-social activity. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—may have played a role in shaping these trends. Longer daylight hours and the start of the tourist season in nearby rural areas could have shifted activity patterns, increasing opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the significant drop in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month suggests that targeted interventions or natural fluctuations may have temporarily reduced these incidents. The overall crime profile highlights the need for continued focus on community engagement and resource allocation to address the root causes of persistent issues.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2023 was a 37.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 24 incidents in May to 15 in June. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as the end of school terms reducing youth-related incidents. Conversely, other theft and possession of weapons both saw 100% increases, rising from zero to two incidents each. These spikes could indicate emerging local issues. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, contributing 37.5% of all crimes, and was 170% above the UK average. Public order offences also surged, 184% above the national rate, suggesting heightened tensions in community spaces. Vehicle crime was 70% above the UK average, which may be linked to local parking patterns or economic factors. Residents should be aware of these trends as they navigate the area.

Brynmawr's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 10.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000. This decline suggests a slight improvement in local safety. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 95 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the frequency of incidents experienced by the community, even as overall numbers show a downward trend. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Brynmawr's crime profile is higher than the UK average, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences contributing to the local rate. While the drop from May to June may reflect seasonal shifts—such as the start of summer reducing certain types of crime— this rate remains elevated compared to national benchmarks.