Tredegar Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tredegar’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 12.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 61.3% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark disparity underscores the area’s unique challenges, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile — accounting for 43.3% of all reported incidents. The high rate of violent crime, at 5.6 per 1,000, is 107% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent issue in the built-up area of Blaenau Gwent. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also feature prominently, with the former at 3.0 per 1,000 — 134% above the UK average — indicating a possible link to the area’s post-industrial character and limited community resources. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and darker evenings, may have contributed to the rise in violent crime. Public order offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, were 188% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the impact of local events or social dynamics in a relatively small, densely populated area. The overall crime picture in Tredegar contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, but here, violent and anti-social incidents are the primary concerns. This divergence highlights the need for tailored approaches to policing and community engagement, particularly in addressing the root causes of violent crime and anti-social behaviour.

October 2023 marked a notable decline in drug-related crimes, which fell by 75% compared to the previous month, with incidents dropping from four to one. This decrease may partly explain the overall reduction in certain categories, though violent crime saw a significant 42.3% rise, pushing the rate of violence and sexual offences to 5.6 per 1,000 — 107% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also surged, increasing by 34% to 39 incidents, a figure 134% above the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 60%, aligning with a broader trend in theft-related categories, though this remains 42% below the UK average. The sharp 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, from zero to 11 incidents, contrasts with the drop in shoplifting, which fell by 31% — a 0.6% rate, matching the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween, and local dynamics.

October 2023 saw Tredegar’s crime rate rise to 12.9 per 1,000 residents, a 10.3% increase from the previous month’s 11.7 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average, but the month-on-month shift highlights fluctuations in local patterns. On a daily basis, approximately six crimes were reported each day in October, a figure that, while consistent with prior months, underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 77 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the density of incidents relative to Tredegar’s population of 13,235. When scaled to the area’s demographics, this suggests that while crime remains a concern, it does not yet reach the frequency seen in larger urban centres. The population context also reveals that the rate of violent crime, which constitutes nearly half of all reported incidents, is higher than in other parts of the UK, indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories.