Tredegar Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tredegar's crime rate for June 2024 reached 11.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's persistent challenges in crime management, particularly in violent and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.4% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 4.6 per 1,000—67% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.2%, and criminal damage and arson, at 13.3%, were 146% above the national average. These patterns are consistent with Tredegar's status as a built-up area within Blaenau Gwent, a historically industrial region where public spaces and community dynamics may contribute to higher rates of certain offences. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may influence crime patterns, with increased tourism affecting public order and anti-social behaviour. However, the data also reveals lower-than-average rates for shoplifting and other theft, suggesting that targeted interventions or local security measures may be effective in specific sectors. The combination of these factors illustrates a community grappling with entrenched issues in violent crime, while showing some success in mitigating other categories.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from one to two. This sharp rise stands in stark contrast to a 60% decrease in drug-related crimes, which fell from five to two. The shift in criminal activity may reflect evolving local dynamics, such as changes in community engagement or policing priorities. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 25%, potentially linked to increased public space usage during summer. Shoplifting remained 19% below the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Tredegar may have effective security measures in place. The decline in burglary by 37.5% could be attributed to enhanced community policing efforts or improved lighting in residential areas. These variations highlight the combination of factors influencing crime in this built-up area, where post-industrial characteristics and seasonal transitions shape the local crime profile.

Tredegar's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 11.4 per 1,000 residents, a 14.2% decline from the previous month's 13.3 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the local seasonal rhythm, where summer holidays and extended daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 88 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. On a daily basis, Tredegar experienced approximately five crimes per day, a consistent but locally relevant metric that highlights the ongoing need for community vigilance. The drop from the prior month's rate could reflect seasonal transitions, such as the end of school terms or reduced foot traffic in public spaces during early summer. This decline, however, does not fully offset the area's continued above-average position relative to the UK, where crime rates remain significantly higher than the national average.