Nantyglo and Blaina Crime Overview
Nantyglo and Blaina is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Gwent, and is the 21st most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Nantyglo and Blaina in 2020 was 77 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 6% higher than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Nantyglo and Blaina is the 137th most dangerous small town, and the 1,077th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2017, Nantyglo and Blaina had the worst crime rate in Gwent for burglary, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.21 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2015 was also a bad month for Nantyglo and Blaina residents, when it was Gwent's most dangerous area for other crime, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.53 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Nantyglo and Blaina are violence and sexual offences, with 329 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 35. This is 1.8% higher than 2019's figure of 323 offences and a difference of 0.64 from 2019's crime rate of 34. Nantyglo and Blaina's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Nantyglo and Blaina to other towns and cities
See how Nantyglo and Blaina shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Nantyglo and Blaina and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Nantyglo and Blaina Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Nantyglo and Blaina This Year
| Nantyglo and Blaina | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 505 | 53.23 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 24% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.42 | 286 | 0.48 | 14% safer |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.95 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 24% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 26 | 2.74 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 19% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.26 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 137% safer |
| Other Crime | 20 | 2.11 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 14% safer |
| Other Theft | 62 | 6.53 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 15% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.21 | 257 | 0.43 | 105% safer |
| Public Order | 160 | 16.86 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 21% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.11 | 249 | 0.42 | 282% safer |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 4.53 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 10% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.11 | 222 | 0.37 | 236% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 28 | 2.95 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 43% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 329 | 34.68 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 7% more dangerous |
Crime in Nantyglo and Blaina Compared To Gwent
Nantyglo and Blaina Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 557 | 68.28 | 13% safer |
| Caerphilly | 1,089 | 68.52 | 13% safer |
| Abergavenny | 735 | 71.59 | 8% safer |
| Gelligaer | 1,401 | 73.41 | 6% safer |
| Blackwood | 653 | 77.41 | 0.08% safer |
| Nantyglo and Blaina | 735 | 77.47 | - |
| Tredegar | 1,273 | 82.51 | 6% more dangerous |
| Bargoed | 1,111 | 90.72 | 15% more dangerous |
| Pillgwenlly | 835 | 94.42 | 18% more dangerous |
| Rhymney | 936 | 105.41 | 27% more dangerous |
| Cwmbran Central | 1,360 | 128.24 | 40% more dangerous |
Nantyglo and Blaina Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 41 | 21 | 25 | 53 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.11 | 0.42 | 0.53 | 0.42 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.6 | 6 | 5 | 5.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 17 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.95 | 0.53 | 0.84 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.9 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.11 | - | 0.11 | 0.21 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 7 | 13 | 14 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.21 | - | 0.21 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.53 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 26 | 28 | 34 | 35 | Getting worse |
Changes In Nantyglo and Blaina's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Nantyglo and Blaina to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 14% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 0.08% safer |
| Nantyglo and Blaina | 77.47 | - |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 7% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 10% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 10% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 20% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 25% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 28% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 42% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 43% more dangerous |
Crime in Nantyglo and Blaina's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaina & Nantyglo | 746 | 79 | First |
Crime in Nantyglo and Blaina During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Nantyglo and Blaina change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Nantyglo and Blaina saw a 450% increase in anti-social behaviour. Nantyglo and Blaina saw a large fall in vehicle crime during September, when it fell by 92% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +67% | +450% | +345% | +290% | +80% | +90% | +95% | +57% | +77% | +8% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -25% | -63% | - | - | +400% | -56% | -75% | +100% | +400% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +50% | -33% | - | +200% | - | - | -60% | -50% | -20% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | +33% | - | - | +100% | - | +50% | - | -50% |
| Other Theft | +300% | +14% | -77% | -50% | -40% | -30% | +20% | -17% | -71% | +25% |
| Public Order | +88% | +217% | +8% | +150% | +69% | +100% | -56% | - | - | -27% |
| Shoplifting | -43% | -83% | -80% | - | +20% | +25% | +17% | +50% | - | -67% |
| Vehicle Crime | -38% | - | - | -33% | +200% | -60% | -92% | -90% | -25% | -71% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -25% | +10% | +110% | -26% | +34% | -38% | +22% | -26% | -22% | +30% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Nantyglo and Blaina
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Nantyglo and Blaina's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021