Crime in Tredegar: statistics, rates and trends
2,425 crimes were recorded in Tredegar in the 12 months to August 2026, 182.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tredegar at a glance
- Crime trends in Tredegar
- Types of crime in Tredegar
- Tredegar compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tredegar
- Streets with the most crime in Tredegar
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tredegar
- Demographics of Tredegar
- Questions about crime in Tredegar
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (773), anti-social behaviour (542) and public order (285) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 22nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Tredegar | Blaenau Gwent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,425 | 10,078 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 182.4 | 148.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,295 | 67,873 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Tredegar of any year here (2,425 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,425 | 182.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,114 | 159.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,064 | 155.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,855 | 139.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,906 | 143.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,916 | 144.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,779 | 133.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,417 | 106.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,691 | 127.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 248 |
| July 2026 | 257 |
| June 2026 | 202 |
| May 2026 | 219 |
| April 2026 | 223 |
| March 2026 | 197 |
| February 2026 | 173 |
| January 2026 | 206 |
| December 2025 | 188 |
| November 2025 | 166 |
| October 2025 | 177 |
| September 2025 | 169 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tredegar recorded notably more public order (3.2 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (3.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (23% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 84 to 124 and burglary rose from 55 to 80, while drugs fell from 56 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 773 | 58.1 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 542 | 40.8 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 285 | 21.4 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 273 | 20.5 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 125 | 9.4 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 9.3 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 6.5 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Burglary | 80 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +45% |
| Other crime | 65 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -13% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tredegar; the highest is Rhymney (183.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakdale (61.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tredegar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale | 3,028 | 147.8 | -19% |
| Rhymney | 972 | 183.7 | +1% |
| Brynmawr | 887 | 162.2 | -11% |
| Abertillery | 1,570 | 143.4 | -21% |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 4,434 | 115.4 | -37% |
| Bargod | 993 | 122.6 | -33% |
| Oakdale | 331 | 61.3 | -66% |
| Blackwood | 1,692 | 149.4 | -18% |
Of the 3 areas within Tredegar, Tredegar had the highest crime rate (255.4 per 1,000) and Georgetown the lowest (93.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tredegar | Neighbourhood | 5,936 | 1,516 | 255.4 |
| Sirhowy | Neighbourhood | 5,211 | 805 | 154.5 |
| Georgetown | Neighbourhood | 3,536 | 331 | 93.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Tredegar over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (240).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 240 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 171 |
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Rhoslan | 68 |
| On or near Attlee Close | 53 |
| On or near St James Way | 51 |
| On or near The Circle | 49 |
| On or near Church Street | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
Of the 1,883 crimes in Tredegar with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 542 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 764 | 40.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 522 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 315 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Tredegar has an estimated population of 13,295 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tredegar average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Tredegar | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.4% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Tredegar a safe place to live?
Tredegar recorded 182.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 22nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Tredegar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 773 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (542).
Is crime in Tredegar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tredegar was up 15% on the year before: 2,425 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,114 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tredegar?
About 13,295 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tredegar?
Tredegar is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.