Ebbw Vale Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences dominate Ebbw Vale's crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 100% of the area's total recorded incidents. With a crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 98.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the unique characteristics of Ebbw Vale, a built-up area within Blaenau Gwent that likely benefits from strong community cohesion and low population density. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday periods, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower crime levels, particularly for outdoor and property-related offences that typically peak during busier months. The single public order incident recorded this month, while representing a 100% increase from December, remains an isolated occurrence in an area where crime is exceptionally rare. This pattern may reflect the area's post-industrial character, where community-focused policing and limited commercial activity create an environment less conducive to criminal activity. The absence of violent or property crimes in January further reinforces the area's safety profile, though such low numbers necessitate cautious interpretation to avoid overgeneralisation.

Public order offences saw a 100% increase in January 2026, rising from 0 to 1 reported incident. This category, which constitutes 100% of Ebbw Vale's total crime volume, remains 76% below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The stability of the overall crime rate despite this jump reflects the exceptionally low baseline in the area. The single public order incident reported in January was the only crime category recorded, highlighting the dominance of this type in the local crime profile. While the increase is statistically significant, the absolute number remains so small that it does not substantially alter the area's overall safety picture. Residents may find reassurance in the fact that no property or violent crimes were recorded this month, a stark contrast to national averages where such categories typically dominate.

Ebbw Vale's crime rate in January 2026 remained stable at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in December 2025. This consistency underscores the area's sustained low-level crime profile, which contrasts sharply with national trends. On a daily basis, the area saw effectively zero crimes reported across 31 days, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 20,123 residents. While this figure is a local aggregate and not directly comparable to UK-wide daily metrics, it highlights the rarity of criminal incidents in Ebbw Vale. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime here is exceptionally low, with the single recorded incident in January representing a minuscule fraction of the area's total population. This context reinforces the area's status as one of the safest in the UK, though such statistics must be interpreted with care given the small absolute numbers involved.