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Is Ebbw Vale North Safe?

Crime statistics for Ebbw Vale North. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 321 crimes
60 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

321 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓54.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 321 total crimes recorded in Ebbw Vale North

Violent Crime
122 38%
Anti-Social Behaviour
68 21.2%
Public Order
29 9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
28 8.7%
Vehicle Crime
17 5.3%
Other Theft
15 4.7%
Shoplifting
13 4%
Other Crime
10 3.1%
Burglary
9 2.8%
Drugs
4 1.2%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.6%
Possession of Weapons
2 0.6%
Theft from Person
1 0.3%
Robbery
1 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ebbw Vale North — last 12 months

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Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Ebbw Vale North by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebbw Vale North safe?

Ebbw Vale North has a CrimeRadar safety score of 60/100, rated Average. A total of 321 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 54.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ebbw Vale North are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Ebbw Vale North in the last 12 months?

321 crimes were recorded in Ebbw Vale North in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 54.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (712 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 122 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ebbw Vale North?

The most common crime in Ebbw Vale North is Violent Crime, with 122 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Ebbw Vale North increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ebbw Vale North is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 54.9% — from 712 crimes in the previous 12 months to 321 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Ebbw Vale North?

Ebbw Vale North has a safety score of 60 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Ebbw Vale North compare to the Gwent Police average?

Ebbw Vale North has a safety score of 60/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Ebbw Vale North is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ebbw Vale North?

0% of crimes recorded in Ebbw Vale North resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gwent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Ebbw Vale North?

122 violent crimes were recorded in Ebbw Vale North in the last 12 months — representing 38% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 68 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Ebbw Vale North last updated?

The crime data for Ebbw Vale North was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Ebbw Vale North with other areas?

You can compare Ebbw Vale North with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.