Crime in Abertillery: statistics, rates and trends
1,546 crimes were recorded in Abertillery in the 12 months to July 2026, 141.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Abertillery at a glance
- Crime trends in Abertillery
- Types of crime in Abertillery
- Abertillery compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Abertillery
- Streets with the most crime in Abertillery
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abertillery
- Population and deprivation in Abertillery
- Questions about crime in Abertillery
- About this data
1,546 crimes were recorded in Abertillery in the 12 months to July 2026, 141.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 624 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Abertillery has the 85th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abertillery | Blaenau Gwent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,546 | 9,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 141.2 | 146.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,947 | 67,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abertillery was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,708 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,063). Over the whole period it rose 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,546 | 141.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,708 | 156.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,622 | 148.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,319 | 120.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,063 | 97.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,093 | 99.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,174 | 107.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,244 | 113.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,149 | 105.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 139 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 132 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 115 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 128 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
| August 2025 | 126 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abertillery over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+52%) and other crime (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 624 | 57.0 | 1.66 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 23.5 | 1.53 | -22% |
| Public order | 170 | 15.5 | 2.34 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 167 | 15.3 | 2.25 | -19% |
| Other theft | 88 | 8.0 | 1.26 | +52% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 5.8 | 1.19 | -22% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.2 | 1.19 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.5 | 0.42 | -46% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.3 | 1.56 | +16% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.7 | 1.79 | +90% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.47 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abertillery
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abertillery recorded 624 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abertillery
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abertillery recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abertillery
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abertillery recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abertillery
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abertillery recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abertillery
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abertillery recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abertillery
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abertillery recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abertillery
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abertillery recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abertillery
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abertillery recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abertillery
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abertillery recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abertillery
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abertillery recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abertillery
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abertillery recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abertillery
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abertillery recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abertillery
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abertillery recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Abertillery, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abertillery.
2 areas within Abertillery, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Abertillery and Six Bells had the highest rate (146.9 per 1,000) and Cwmtillery the lowest (132.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abertillery and Six Bells | Neighbourhood | 6,541 | 961 | 146.9 |
| Cwmtillery | Neighbourhood | 4,406 | 585 | 132.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abertillery over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 197 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near High Street | 48 |
| On or near Valley View Road | 47 |
| On or near Church Street | 42 |
| On or near Barker Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Cefn Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Market Street | 36 |
| On or near Arael View | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abertillery over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 598 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 300 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 257 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 13.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Abertillery has an estimated population of 10,947. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abertillery sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abertillery |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.8% |
Is Abertillery a safe place to live?
Abertillery recorded 141.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Abertillery?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 624 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (257).
Is crime in Abertillery going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abertillery was down 9% on the year before: 1,546 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,708 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abertillery?
Abertillery is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abertillery. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.