Crime in Brynmawr: statistics, rates and trends
856 crimes were recorded in Brynmawr in the 12 months to July 2026, 156.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brynmawr at a glance
- Crime trends in Brynmawr
- Types of crime in Brynmawr
- Brynmawr compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brynmawr
- Streets with the most crime in Brynmawr
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brynmawr
- Population and deprivation in Brynmawr
- Questions about crime in Brynmawr
- About this data
856 crimes were recorded in Brynmawr in the 12 months to July 2026, 156.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 314 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brynmawr has the 46th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brynmawr | Blaenau Gwent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 856 | 9,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.5 | 146.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,470 | 67,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brynmawr was highest in the year to July 2026 (856 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (602). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 856 | 156.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 629 | 115.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 763 | 139.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 678 | 123.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 702 | 128.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 700 | 128.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 708 | 129.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 602 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 688 | 125.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brynmawr 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+98%) and criminal damage and arson (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-61%) and other theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 57.4 | 1.68 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 34.0 | 2.22 | +98% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 22.5 | 3.32 | +45% |
| Public order | 74 | 13.5 | 2.04 | +19% |
| Burglary | 33 | 6.0 | 1.71 | +154% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 5.9 | 1.19 | +33% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.1 | 0.38 | -61% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.7 | 1.30 | -6% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 1.11 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brynmawr
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brynmawr recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brynmawr
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brynmawr recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 98% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brynmawr
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brynmawr recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brynmawr
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brynmawr recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brynmawr
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brynmawr recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 154% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brynmawr
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brynmawr recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brynmawr
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brynmawr recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brynmawr
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brynmawr recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brynmawr
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brynmawr recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brynmawr
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brynmawr recorded 14 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 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brynmawr
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brynmawr recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brynmawr
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brynmawr recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brynmawr
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brynmawr recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brynmawr
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brynmawr recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brynmawr, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brynmawr.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brynmawr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale | 3,056 | 149.2 | -5% |
| Tredegar | 2,336 | 175.7 | +12% |
| Abertillery | 1,546 | 141.2 | -10% |
| Rhymney | 967 | 182.8 | +17% |
| Abersychan | 768 | 106.4 | -32% |
| Abergavenny | 1,883 | 129.6 | -17% |
| Bargod | 991 | 122.4 | -22% |
| Oakdale | 334 | 61.9 | -60% |
1 areas within Brynmawr, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brynmawr had the highest rate (156.5 per 1,000) and Brynmawr the lowest (156.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brynmawr | Neighbourhood | 5,470 | 856 | 156.5 |
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 Brynmawr over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blaina Road | 129 |
| On or near A4047 | 43 |
| On or near Beaufort Street | 38 |
| On or near Aneurin Place | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Heol Helig | 29 |
| On or near Henderson Road | 27 |
| On or near Heol Onen | 24 |
| On or near Hatter Street | 22 |
| On or near Park Crescent | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brynmawr 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 | 254 | 29.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 186 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 14.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Brynmawr has an estimated population of 5,470. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brynmawr sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brynmawr |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Brynmawr a safe place to live?
Brynmawr recorded 156.5 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 Brynmawr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Brynmawr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brynmawr was up 36% on the year before: 856 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 629 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brynmawr?
Brynmawr 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 Brynmawr. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.