Tredegar Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Tredegar recorded a crime rate of 12.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked a notable deviation from the national trend, with property and violent crimes contributing almost equally to the total. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and public order offences (13.8%). The balance between property and violent crime—47 property crimes compared to 45 violent crimes—suggests a combination of factors affecting the area. Seasonal context may partly explain these figures: August is a peak holiday month, which could drive both tourism-related incidents and the increased likelihood of empty homes being targeted. However, property crime rates in Tredegar were lower than expected for a holiday period, with shoplifting rates 37% below the UK average. This contrast may reflect local characteristics, such as the presence of community policing initiatives or the nature of local retail spaces, which could deter certain types of property crime. The elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, significantly above UK averages, may be linked to the area’s built-up urban character and the challenges of managing public spaces in a compact community. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions that address both the immediate safety concerns and the underlying social dynamics contributing to the crime profile.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with some areas of the crime mix shifting markedly. Other crime increased by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This surge, though relatively small in absolute terms, may indicate emerging issues that warrant closer attention. Other theft also rose sharply, increasing by 87.5% (from 8 to 15 cases), suggesting potential vulnerabilities in personal property protection or targeted criminal activity. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 77.8% (from 9 to 2 incidents), a steep decline that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal factors such as increased police patrols during the summer months. Vehicle crime also dropped by 63.6%, linked to reduced car usage during holidays or improved security measures. The contrast between these decreases and the rises in other categories underscores the uneven nature of crime patterns in Tredegar. For residents, the most striking comparison is the 78% increase in anti-social behaviour rates compared to the UK average, which may have tangible implications for the quality of life in the area. While shoplifting rates in Tredegar were 37% below the UK average, this was offset by significantly higher rates of public order offences, which were 193% above the national average. These discrepancies highlight the importance of contextual analysis, as local conditions can shape crime trends in ways that diverge from national patterns.

The crime rate in Tredegar for August 2025 was 12.0 per 1,000, a 19.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 14.9 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, may reflect the seasonal nature of crime, with August typically seeing a dip in certain categories as holidays and summer activities shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 5 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in a local context. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure to crime was such that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 83 residents. This monthly aggregate offers a broader perspective on risk, though it is distinct from the daily frequency and should not be conflated with it. The previous month’s higher rate may have been influenced by factors such as the end of the summer school holidays or variations in police resource allocation. These comparisons are critical for residents, as they illustrate how local conditions can influence crime trends independently of broader national patterns. The population-scaled perspective also underscores the need for targeted efforts to address the specific issues that contribute to the area’s crime profile, particularly in areas where rates are significantly above the UK average.