Tredegar Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Tredegar for May 2025 reveals a starkly imbalanced profile, with violent and anti-social offences dominating the landscape. At 14.1 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 74.1% above the UK average of 8.1, a disparity that demands closer examination. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of all reported crimes, with 60 incidents recorded—a rate of 4.5 per 1,000, 59% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20.3%, with 38 incidents, and criminal damage and arson at 19.8%, rising sharply from 14 to 37 cases. This increase may be linked to May's seasonal context: longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising, which could contribute to higher rates of public disorder and property damage. The local profile contrasts sharply with the UK-wide trend, where property crimes typically account for a smaller proportion of overall incidents. In Tredegar, the dominance of violent and anti-social offences suggests a unique set of local pressures, tied to the area's social fabric and community dynamics. While shoplifting and vehicle crime decreased slightly, the overall pattern remains one of significant local divergence from national averages.

May 2025 saw a striking 164.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 14 to 37 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 150% rise in 'other crime' and a 100% increase in robbery, indicates a shift in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 33.3% and vehicle crime dropped by 30%, suggesting localized changes in policing focus or community response. Violence and sexual offences, which make up 32.1% of all crimes, remain 59% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 104% above the national benchmark. These figures highlight a stark contrast between Tredegar and the UK-wide trend, with property crimes (violence, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage) dominating the local crime mix. Residents may find the sharp rise in criminal damage particularly concerning, as it exceeds the UK average by 367%.

Tredegar's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 14.1 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.3% increase from April's 11.9. This places the area significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that reflects the area's population of 13,235. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 71 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the density of incidents relative to population size. While the UK-wide average for property crimes is lower than Tredegar's, the local mix of violent and anti-social offences suggests a different dynamic. The increase in criminal damage and arson, for instance, may be tied to seasonal factors like longer evenings and increased social activity. The comparison with the previous month highlights a trend that may warrant further local observation, particularly given the sharp rise in certain categories.