Ebbw Vale Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ebbw Vale’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 98.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked divergence from the national picture underscores the area’s unique position within the UK’s crime profile. The sole recorded crime—a category classified as 'Other crime'—accounted for 100% of the total, reflecting an unusually narrow distribution of incidents compared to the UK’s more varied breakdown. While the UK average sees property crimes and violence dominate, Ebbw Vale’s data highlights a stark absence of these categories, with no reported violent or property-related offences. Seasonal factors may have played a role in this pattern, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween festivities typically correlate with increased crime in other areas. However, Ebbw Vale’s low population density and rural-adjacent character likely contribute to its consistently low crime rates, with minimal foot traffic and limited commercial activity reducing opportunities for theft or public disorder. The area’s isolation from major urban centres may further explain the absence of repeat or serial crimes, as well as the dominance of 'Other crime'—a category that often includes minor, non-violent incidents. While a direct link between the area’s geography and the specific category of 'Other crime', the combination of environmental and demographic factors may partly explain the observed trends. This month’s figures reinforce Ebbw Vale’s reputation as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas, though the isolated spike in 'Other crime' warrants cautious monitoring in future reports.

The sole reported crime in October 2025 fell under the 'Other crime' category, marking a 100% increase from September, when no such incidents were recorded. This category, which accounted for 100% of total crimes, remains 41% below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. The absence of other crime types—such as violence or property offences—contrasts sharply with the UK’s broader mix, where property crimes typically dominate. For residents, the most immediate insight is the rarity of any crime: with just one incident across the entire population of 20,123, the likelihood of personal involvement is statistically minimal. This stark contrast to the UK average, where 7.7 crimes occur per 1,000 residents, reinforces Ebbw Vale’s position as an outlier in national crime statistics. The isolated nature of the 'Other crime' spike raises questions about whether it reflects a temporary anomaly or a broader trend, though the data does not provide further context.

Ebbw Vale's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in September. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting an exceptionally low level of criminal activity. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 20,123 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Scaling this to population context, the likelihood of an individual encountering crime in Ebbw Vale during October was effectively negligible compared to the UK average, where the rate is 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s distinct position within the national crime profile, where even minor deviations from the norm are noteworthy. The low volume of incidents also means that any single event carries greater statistical weight, though the data does not indicate a pattern of escalation or decline in specific crime types beyond the isolated increase in 'Other crime'.