Blaenavon vs Ebbw Vale North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Blaenavon Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Ebbw Vale North Gwent Police

      Blaenavon vs Ebbw Vale North Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Blaenavon
      Gwent Police
      376 crimes / 12m
      ↓49.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Ebbw Vale North
      Gwent Police
      321 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blaenavon
      B Ebbw Vale North
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      376
      321
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      746
      712
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓49.6%
      ↓54.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blaenavon
      B Ebbw Vale North
      Violent Crime
      151 ↓53%
      122 ↓56%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↓50%
      68 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓37%
      15 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓63%
      17 ↓32%
      Burglary
      6 ↓74%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓36%
      28 ↓73%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↓60%
      Public Order
      55 ↓48%
      29 ↓62%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑133%
      13 ↓62%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓38%
      10 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ebbw Vale North is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blaenavon safer than Ebbw Vale North?

      Blaenavon has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 376 crimes in the last 12 months. Ebbw Vale North has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 321 crimes. Ebbw Vale North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blaenavon vs Ebbw Vale North?

      Blaenavon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -49.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ebbw Vale North shows -54.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blaenavon and Ebbw Vale North?

      In Blaenavon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (151 incidents). In Ebbw Vale North, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blaenavon and Ebbw Vale North?

      Blaenavon recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ebbw Vale North recorded 68. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Blaenavon vs Ebbw Vale North?

      Violent crime in Blaenavon totalled 151 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Ebbw Vale North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blaenavon and Ebbw Vale North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blaenavon recorded 746 crimes (now 376, a change of -49.6%). Ebbw Vale North recorded 712 crimes previously (now 321, -54.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blaenavon and Ebbw Vale North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Blaenavon has a resolution rate of 0% and Ebbw Vale North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blaenavon and Ebbw Vale North?

      Blaenavon falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Ebbw Vale North is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blaenavon and Ebbw Vale North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Blaenavon or Ebbw Vale North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blaenavon and Ebbw Vale North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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