Blaenau Gwent Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Blaenau Gwent’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a stark imbalance, with violent crimes dominating the landscape. At 11.9 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 45.1% above the UK average, a significant disparity that warrants attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.7% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This concentration of violent crime may reflect local factors such as community tensions or seasonal activities. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 15.4% of total crimes, with rates 29% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public order. Criminal damage and arson, at 12.4% of total crimes, were 146% above the UK average, potentially linked to environmental or social factors. The seasonal context of June—a time when summer activities intensify—may influence these patterns, though the data does not directly connect them. Shoplifting rates fell by 39.1% compared to May, due to increased police presence or changes in retail foot traffic. This crime mix illustrates a combination of local dynamics and national trends, with violent and property-related crimes affecting the area compared to the UK. The high rate of violent crime, in particular, may indicate a need for targeted interventions, though further analysis would be required to establish definitive links.

June 2024 saw a 100% rise in theft from the person, with two incidents reported compared to zero in May. This sharp increase, though small in absolute terms, underscores potential vulnerabilities in personal safety during summer months. Meanwhile, vehicle crime more than doubled, rising from 24 to 48 incidents—a 100% month-on-month increase that may reflect heightened traffic activity or seasonal events. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 39.1% (from 46 to 28 incidents), suggesting a possible shift in retail crime patterns. The crime mix reveals a stark contrast to UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 4.5 per 1,000 (63% above the UK rate) and criminal damage and arson at 1.5 per 1,000 (146% above). These figures highlight a disproportionate focus on violent and property-related crimes, which could be linked to local factors such as community dynamics or environmental conditions.

Blaenau Gwent’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 11.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% decrease from the previous month’s 12.5 per 1,000. This small decline contrasts with the overall rate remaining 45.1% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges. Daily crime activity averaged 27 incidents per day, translating to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 84 residents. While this figure is lower than the prior month, it still reflects a higher-than-average burden compared to the UK. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime than the national average, though the slight month-on-month reduction may indicate early effects of seasonal or local interventions. The breakdown of daily crime counts and monthly exposure offers a tangible sense of risk for residents, though the rate remains elevated relative to the UK context.