Brynmawr Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Brynmawr in May 2025 reveals a distinct mix of violent and property-related incidents that diverges from the UK average. With a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents, the area is 16% above the national average of 8.1, underscoring a need for targeted local interventions. The most prominent category is violence and sexual offences, which account for 34% of all reported crimes. This is 13% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting a higher incidence of interpersonal conflict than typically observed nationally. The second most common category, criminal damage and arson, stands out at 1.9 per 1,000, a figure 217% above the UK average. This stark discrepancy may be linked to local factors such as community tensions or the presence of specific at-risk properties. Anti-social behaviour, making up 18% of incidents, is also 20% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in managing public conduct. Shoplifting remains below the UK average despite a 50% decline in May, though this may reflect broader trends in retail security measures. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributes to the prevalence of violent and anti-social crimes. This pattern is consistent with observations in similar areas where social activity during spring months correlates with higher rates of alcohol-related incidents and public disorder.

May 2025 saw significant shifts in Brynmawr's crime mix, with criminal damage and arson doubling from 5 to 10 incidents, a 100% increase. This category's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents is 217% above the UK average, highlighting a stark localised issue. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 50%, dropping from 6 to 3 incidents, though this remains 10% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with violent crimes (17 incidents) maintaining a strong presence at 34% of total crimes, while property crimes (19 incidents) accounted for 38%. This suggests a continued focus on interpersonal crime over theft. The increase in burglary, rising from 0 to 1 incident, is particularly striking.2 per 1,000 remains 29% below the UK average. These changes may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings encouraging outdoor socialising, which could contribute to both anti-social behaviour and property crime.

Brynmawr's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 5.7% compared to the previous month, declining from 10.0 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while modest, suggests some stabilisation after a period of fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in May, a figure that reflects the month's total of 50 incidents spread across 31 days. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents in Brynmawr during May. This monthly ratio provides a broader perspective on risk, though it does not account for variations in daily activity patterns. The population-scaled figure is particularly useful for residents seeking to understand the relative frequency of crime in their community, though this does not directly compare to national averages due to the lack of a UK-wide equivalent for this metric. The decline in overall crime rate may be influenced by factors such as seasonal changes in social activity or local initiatives, though no direct evidence is provided in the data.