Blaenau Gwent Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 67,873, Blaenau Gwent recorded just 3 crimes in February 2026 — a rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents. This is 100% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, marking an exceptionally low crime profile for the area. All reported crimes fell under the 'violence and sexual offences' category, with no property-related or anti-social behaviour incidents recorded. This stark contrast to the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.3 per 1,000 residents, highlights a unique safety dynamic in Blaenau Gwent. Seasonal factors may partly explain this pattern: February is typically a low-activity month in this region, with cold weather and limited outdoor events reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. The absence of property crime is particularly notable in an area without major retail hubs or densely populated urban centres, suggesting that the local environment — possibly characterised by lower population density and fewer commercial spaces — contributes to this outcome. However, the complete absence of recorded crime in categories typically associated with public spaces, such as theft or vehicle crime, remains an outlier compared to national trends. While long-term trends, the current month’s figures suggest a possible alignment with seasonal lulls, though further analysis would be needed to establish whether this reflects a sustained pattern or temporary factors.

February 2026 saw a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, with all three reported crimes falling into this category. This marks a significant shift from the prior month’s zero incidents in this category, though the overall rate remains 100% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. The complete absence of property-related crime — including burglary, vehicle crime, and theft — contrasts sharply with national averages, where these categories typically account for a substantial portion of reported incidents. For residents, the most immediately relevant insight is the 100% below UK average rate for violent crime: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 22,624 residents, a frequency far lower than the UK’s average of one crime per 434 residents. This disparity suggests that Blaenau Gwent’s crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from national trends, possibly including a lower population density, reduced commercial activity, or effective local policing strategies. The absence of any recorded property crime is particularly striking, as this category often dominates crime statistics in similar-sized areas with more urban characteristics. While causation, the low crime rate may reflect a combination of geographic isolation, limited public spaces, and seasonal inactivity during the winter months.

Blaenau Gwent’s crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 is a stark contrast to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, representing a 100% reduction. On a daily basis, this equates to 0 crimes per day over the 28-day month — a figure that, while technically accurate, is functionally indistinguishable from zero for most practical purposes. When scaled to the local population, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 22,624 residents, a ratio that is 97.8% lower than the UK’s average of one crime per 434 residents. This disparity underscores the area’s distinctiveness within the UK’s broader crime profile. For context, the UK’s average of 6.4 per 1,000 includes a mix of violent and property crimes, whereas Blaenau Gwent’s entire monthly tally was confined to three violent incidents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Blaenau Gwent is significantly lower than the national average, though this must be balanced against the possibility that underreporting or data collection limitations may affect the accuracy of such comparisons. The monthly exposure figure — one crime per 22,624 residents — provides a concrete benchmark for residents, illustrating the rarity of crime in this area relative to the UK’s overall experience.