The question of whether specific areas within Ebbw Vale experience disproportionately high rates of violent crime is complex. Examining the available data for Ebbw Vale, which is defined as a Built-Up Area (BUA) within Blaenau Gwent, reveals a crime rate of 105.8 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is slightly above the United Kingdom average of 91.6 per 1,000. The population of this BUA is recorded as 20,123.
It's crucial to understand that this figure represents the overall crime rate for Ebbw Vale. It doesn’t pinpoint specific areas with elevated crime levels. While the overall crime rate is higher than average, Ebbw Vale’s safety score is 77/100, which is slightly below the UK average of 79/100. A lower safety score often correlates with a perceived higher risk of crime.
Unfortunately, the provided data does not specify crime rates by smaller geographical units within Ebbw Vale. To determine if particular neighbourhoods or streets have higher rates, you would need to consult more granular local police data, crime mapping tools (if available for Blaenau Gwent), or contact Blaenau Gwent Council directly. They may be able to provide more localised information.
It's also important to note that crime rates can fluctuate over time. Data from a single point in time (as this data represents) doesn't necessarily reflect long-term trends. Furthermore, different types of crime (violent, property, etc.) are aggregated into this overall figure; areas might have higher rates of one type of crime and lower rates of another.
If you are concerned about crime in a specific area of Ebbw Vale, consider contacting the local police force (Gwent Police) to report any suspicious activity and inquire about local crime prevention initiatives.