Crime in Tredegar: statistics, rates and trends
2,336 crimes were recorded in Tredegar in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tredegar
- Questions about crime in Tredegar
- About this data
2,336 crimes were recorded in Tredegar in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 732 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tredegar has the 27th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tredegar | Blaenau Gwent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,336 | 9,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.7 | 146.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,295 | 67,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tredegar was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,336 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,462). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 2,336 | 175.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,156 | 162.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,988 | 149.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,881 | 141.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,935 | 145.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,850 | 139.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,778 | 133.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,462 | 110.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,681 | 126.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 159 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tredegar 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 crime (+39%) and vehicle crime (+38%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-30%) and drugs (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 732 | 55.1 | 1.61 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 522 | 39.3 | 2.56 | +24% |
| Public order | 282 | 21.2 | 3.19 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 252 | 19.0 | 2.80 | +1% |
| Other theft | 129 | 9.7 | 1.52 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 9.1 | 1.85 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 6.6 | 0.80 | +33% |
| Burglary | 79 | 5.9 | 1.68 | +36% |
| Other crime | 61 | 4.6 | 2.17 | +39% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.2 | 0.99 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.24 | -30% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.45 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tredegar
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tredegar recorded 732 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tredegar
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tredegar recorded 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tredegar
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tredegar recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tredegar
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tredegar recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tredegar
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tredegar recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tredegar
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tredegar recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tredegar
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tredegar recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tredegar
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tredegar recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tredegar
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tredegar recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tredegar
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tredegar recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tredegar
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tredegar recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tredegar
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tredegar recorded 8 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 down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tredegar
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tredegar recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tredegar
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tredegar recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tredegar, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tredegar.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tredegar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale | 3,056 | 149.2 | -15% |
| Rhymney | 967 | 182.8 | +4% |
| Brynmawr | 856 | 156.5 | -11% |
| Abertillery | 1,546 | 141.2 | -20% |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 4,357 | 113.4 | -35% |
| Bargod | 991 | 122.4 | -30% |
| Oakdale | 334 | 61.9 | -65% |
| Blackwood | 1,641 | 144.9 | -18% |
3 areas within Tredegar, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tredegar had the highest rate (247.5 per 1,000) and Georgetown the lowest (88.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tredegar | Neighbourhood | 5,936 | 1,469 | 247.5 |
| Sirhowy | Neighbourhood | 5,211 | 780 | 149.7 |
| Georgetown | Neighbourhood | 3,536 | 311 | 88.0 |
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 Tredegar over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 220 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 172 |
| On or near Supermarket | 121 |
| On or near Rhoslan | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Church Street | 51 |
| On or near The Circle | 47 |
| On or near Attlee Close | 43 |
| On or near Bevan Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Sirhowy Court | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tredegar 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 | 758 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 522 | 22.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 509 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 279 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Tredegar has an estimated population of 13,295. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tredegar sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tredegar |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.4% |
Is Tredegar a safe place to live?
Tredegar recorded 175.7 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 Tredegar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 732 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (522).
Is crime in Tredegar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tredegar was up 8% on the year before: 2,336 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,156 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tredegar?
Tredegar 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 Tredegar. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.