Blackwood Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Blackwood, 11.7 crimes were recorded in April 2024 — a figure 51.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly four crimes occurring in the built-up area, with significant variations across crime types. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (31.1% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (22.0%), and shoplifting (17.4%). These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. The Easter period and spring weather likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may partly explain the elevated rates of violence and public order offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s sharp rise — 2.0 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.7 — could reflect seasonal shopping patterns or targeted retail areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.6 per 1,000 (113% above the UK average), may be linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where noise and disorder are more likely to occur. The overall rate highlights a need for tailored community engagement, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or transient populations.

April 2024 saw a 27.8% increase in shoplifting, rising from 18 to 23 incidents — a jump that may reflect Easter-related retail activity or targeted theft in high-traffic zones. Other crime also surged by 200%, with three reported incidents compared to one in March, suggesting either new patterns of criminal behaviour or improved reporting. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 31.3% (from 16 to 11), possibly due to increased policing during the Easter period or reduced outdoor gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained 41% above the UK average (3.6 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a persistent concern that could be linked to local social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour — the second most common crime — was 113% above the UK average, a figure that may indicate challenges in managing community spaces during seasonal transitions. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in retail hubs and public areas, where shoplifting and anti-social behaviour are concentrated.

Blackwood’s crime rate in April 2024 (11.7 per 1,000) marked a 12.0% decrease from March’s 13.2 per 1,000, suggesting a temporary moderation in criminal activity. However, this remains significantly higher than the UK average, with residents facing a risk of one reported crime for every 86 people over the course of the month. Daily crime statistics show an average of four crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the previous month, still reflects a high level of activity relative to the area’s population of 11,328. This translates to a tangible risk for local residents, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting emerging as particularly persistent issues. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the month-on-month decline, Blackwood continues to experience crime rates far exceeding national benchmarks. This could be attributed to the area’s built-up nature, where concentrated populations and commercial activity create environments conducive to certain types of crime. Residents may find it useful to note that, while overall crime has decreased slightly, targeted efforts in areas with high shoplifting or anti-social behaviour may be necessary to sustain this downward trend.